Pinyon Jay
Gymnorhinus cyanocephalus
- Class
- Bird
- Rarity
- Rare
- Observations
- 1,601
- Most observed in
- 🇺🇸 United States
- Conservation
- Vulnerable
Description
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.
Summary adapted from the Wikipedia article “Pinyon jay”.