Beautiful Jay

Margarornis bellulus

The Beautiful Jay (Margarornis bellulus) is a small passerine bird found in the cloud forests of the Andes in South America. It is known for its striking blue and black plumage, with a distinctive white patch on the wings. This species is often found in mixed-species flocks, foraging for insects and small fruits in the dense vegetation of the cloud forest canopy. The Beautiful Jay is known for its melodious and varied vocalizations, often heard echoing through the misty mountain forests. Due to habitat loss and fragmentation, the Beautiful Jay is considered vulnerable to extinction.

Habitat: Cloud forests of the Andes