Black-chested jay
The black-chested jay (Cyanocorax affinis) is a bird in the crow family (Corvidae). It is about 34 cm long and has a distinctive facial pattern and a yellow eye.
Appearance: The head, face, and chest are mostly black with violet-blue spots above and below the eye, and a violet-blue malar stripe. The underparts are white, the tail tip is white, and the upperparts and wings are dark violet-blue. Males and females look alike.
Where it lives: It is found in Colombia, northwestern Venezuela, Panama, and far eastern Costa Rica.
Habitat: It lives in subtropical or tropical dry forests, moist lowland forests, and heavily degraded former forests.
Conservation: The species is listed as Least Concern by the IUCN, and its population is stable.
Scientific name: Cyanocorax affinis.
This page was last edited on 3 February 2026, at 10:56 (CET).