Pinyon jay
Species of bird in North America / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The pinyon jay (Gymnorhinus cyanocephalus) is a species of jay, and is the only member of the genus Gymnorhinus. Native to Western North America, the species ranges from central Oregon to northern Baja California, and eastward as far as western Oklahoma, though wanderers are often sighted beyond this range. It is typically found within foothills, especially where pinyon pines (Pinus edulis and Pinus monophylla) occur.
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Pinyon jay | |
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Scientific classification | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Aves |
Order: | Passeriformes |
Family: | Corvidae |
Genus: | Gymnorhinus Wied-Neuwied, 1841 |
Species: | G. cyanocephalus |
Binomial name | |
Gymnorhinus cyanocephalus Wied-Neuwied, 1841 | |
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