Lidth's Jay

Lidth's Jay

Garrulus lidthi

Least Concern

Aves · Passeriformes · Corvidae

About

Lidth's jay, also known as the Amami jay, is a passerine bird in the family Corvidae native to the Ryukyu Islands, Japan.

Fun Fact

Measuring up to 38 cm (15 in) in total length, it is slightly larger than its close relative the Eurasian jay, with a proportionately stouter bill and also a longer tail.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Occurs in subtropical evergreen broadleaf forestsas well as in coniferous, deciduous, and mixed woodlands both in the lowlands and on the mountains.

Diet

To be updated

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

  • Habitat Change
  • Human Disturbance