Yucatan Jay

Cyanocorax yucatanicus

The Yucatan Jay (Cyanocorax yucatanicus) is a striking bird found in the Yucatan Peninsula of Mexico, Belize, and northern Guatemala. This social and noisy bird is known for its vibrant blue plumage, black facial mask, and white-tipped tail feathers. Yucatan Jays are highly gregarious and often forage in large groups, emitting a variety of calls and squawks. They are omnivorous, feeding on fruits, insects, small vertebrates, and even eggs. These jays are important seed dispersers in their habitat, contributing to the regeneration of the tropical forest. They are commonly found in semi-open areas, including forests, scrublands, and agricultural areas.

Habitat: Tropical forests and scrublands

Yucatan Jay
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Tours where you can spot this bird

Custom Yucatan Birding and Nature Photography Tour
Custom Yucatan Birding and Nature Photography Tour
Mexico / Yucatan Peninsula Private tour 1 day | 0h

A custom birding and nature photography experience in the Yucatan Peninsula, designed around target birds, family needs or Maya-history inte...

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Riviera Maya Area Birding Day
Riviera Maya Area Birding Day
Mexico / Riviera Maya Private tour 1 day | 6h

A flexible Riviera Maya birding day from Cancun, Playa del Carmen, Tulum or nearby resorts....

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Puerto Morelos Toh Reserve Birding
Puerto Morelos Toh Reserve Birding
Mexico / Puerto Morelos Private tour 1 day | 5h

A Puerto Morelos birding visit to Toh Reserve for Yucatan forest birds, migrants and Riviera Maya birders with limited time....

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Calakmul Birding Expedition
Calakmul Birding Expedition
Mexico / Calakmul Private tour 1 day | 10h

A full birding day in Calakmul combining the forest road, archaeological site and optional bat volcano evening spectacle....

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Coba Birding Tour with Lagoon and Ruins
Coba Birding Tour with Lagoon and Ruins
Mexico / Coba Private tour 1 day | 7h

A birdwatching tour around Coba combining secondary forest, lagoon habitat and the Coba archaeological zone....

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Xocen Reserve Birding from Valladolid
Xocen Reserve Birding from Valladolid
Mexico / Valladolid Private tour 1 day | 5h

A half-day or full-day birding visit to Xocen Reserve south of Valladolid for forest and scrub specialties....

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Uxmal and Puuc Route Birding Day
Uxmal and Puuc Route Birding Day
Mexico / Uxmal Private tour 1 day | 8h

A birding day around Uxmal and the Puuc Route for Yucatan endemics, low forest birds and optional archaeology....

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Private Birding Day from Merida
Private Birding Day from Merida
Mexico / Merida Private tour 1 day | 8h

A flexible birding day from Merida combining Yucatan lowland forest, coastal wetlands and optional afternoon city birding....

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