Green Jay

The Green Jay (Cyanocorax luxuosus) is a species of the New World jays and is found in Central America. The basic diet consists of arthropods, vertebrates, seeds, and fruit. The female incubates the clutch of three to five eggs, which are normally built in a thorny shrub. The International Union for Conservation of Nature has designated this common species of jay as having the "least concern" for its conservation.

Green jays range in size from 25 to 29 cm. Ranges from 66 to 110 grams in weight. On the top of their heads, cheeks, and nape, they have yellowish-white feathers with blue tips, while certain taxa have more blue than others. The breast and underparts range from bright yellow in the south to pale green in the north (e.g., Texas). Rich green covers the top portions. It has broad nasal bristles, some of which create a conspicuous tuft while others are less developed. Depending on the subspecies, the iris can be anything from dark brownish yellow to bright yellow.