White-tailed Jay

The white-tailed jay (Cyanocorax mystacalis) is a species of bird in the family Corvidae. It is found in Ecuador and Peru. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forests and subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests.

Description:

The head is black and the face is mostly black with a white patch above the eye,which has a yellow iris, and white patch on either side of its beak. It is blue on the back and wings at and the plumage underneath is white. The tail is white with some blue tail feathers.

Song:

Their call is a repetitive hollow call. It is blue on the back and wings

Diet:

The White-tailed Jay feeds mostly on insects and various grains.

In captivity: Paradise Earth Softball blend and dried insect blend.