San Blas jay

Cyanocorax sanblasianus

The San Blas jay (Cyanocorax sanblasianus) is a striking bird native to the Pacific coast of Mexico. This medium-sized jay is known for its vibrant blue plumage on the head, wings, and tail, contrasting with a black mask and white underparts. It is a social and vocal species, often found in small groups foraging for fruits, insects, and small vertebrates. The San Blas jay is an adaptable species, thriving in a variety of habitats including tropical forests, mangroves, and urban areas. While currently not assessed by the IUCN, its population is believed to be stable across its range.

Habitat: Tropical forests, mangroves, urban areas

San Blas jay
© Guérin-Méneville, F.-É. · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain

Tours where you can spot this bird

Western Mexico: San Blas Birding Expedition
Western Mexico: San Blas Birding Expedition
Mexico / San Blas Private tour 11 days | 0h

An all-inclusive eleven-day journey through San Blas wetlands, tropical forest, mountain habitat and offshore islands....

From 0.00 USD
Birding Vallarta Botanical Gardens and Macaw Preserve
Birding Vallarta Botanical Gardens and Macaw Preserve
Mexico / Puerto Vallarta Private tour 10h

A full-day birding route south of Puerto Vallarta combining the Vallarta Botanical Gardens area and a macaw preserve/conservation landscape....

From 3800.00 MXN
Laguna Quelele and Rio Ameca Birding Trip
Laguna Quelele and Rio Ameca Birding Trip
Mexico / Nuevo Nayarit Private tour 7h

A birding trip to Laguna Quelele and the Rio Ameca mouth, one of Banderas Bay's strong wetland birding areas....

From 3505.00 MXN
San Blas Birding Overnight
San Blas Birding Overnight
Mexico / San Blas Private tour 2 days | 0h

A two-day San Blas birding extension for deeper coverage of the area's habitats and avifauna....

From 5480.00 MXN
San Blas Birding Day Trip
San Blas Birding Day Trip
Mexico / San Blas Private tour 11h

A full-day birding trip to the San Blas area, exploring a highly diverse Pacific coast birding landscape with boat and land components....

From 3900.00 MXN
Birding San Pancho Sunset
Birding San Pancho Sunset
Mexico / San Pancho Private tour 2.5h

A late-afternoon San Pancho birding outing to enjoy tropical birds and their habitats, ending around sunset....

From 950.00 MXN
San Pancho Morning Short Birding 2.5h
San Pancho Morning Short Birding 2.5h
Mexico / San Pancho Private tour 2.5h

An easy-paced early morning San Pancho birding option for tropical birds and local habitats when time is limited....

From 950.00 MXN
San Pancho Morning Special Birding 4.5h
San Pancho Morning Special Birding 4.5h
Mexico / San Pancho Private tour 4.5h

A special San Pancho morning birding outing with breakfast buffet, combining tropical and migratory birds with natural history and local hab...

From 2100.00 MXN
Birding San Pancho Morning Classic 4.5h
Birding San Pancho Morning Classic 4.5h
Mexico / San Pancho Private tour 4.5h

A classic San Pancho morning birding walk for beginner and advanced birders, focused on tropical and migratory birds in the area's mosaic of...

From 1800.00 MXN