This bird has been split off into its own species; now the Inca Jay. This one has been photographed at the San Isidro Lodge on the eastern slope of the Andes in Ecuador. Acts the same-typical jay type behavior, but looks much different. Note the eyes, crown, head and nape.
It used to be classified as a Green Jay.
Green Jay
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Country Ecuador
Location Cabinas San Isidro Lodge
Gender Unknown
Age Adult
- Created Timestamp08/21/2018 15:26:13
- CameraCanon EOS 7D Mark II
- Aperture6.3
- Focal Length400
- Iso100
- Shutter Speed1/20
What a pretty bird! Nice shot!
Thank you for the kind words. This species is relatively easy to get good pictures. They are very animated birds and not particularly shy. With their beauty, any picture you get is going to be eye catching.
Beautiful picture. I’m going to look into how to add the Inca jay as a species choice.
Not universally accepted as separate species. Sometimes referred to as Green Jay (Inca subspecies). I used “The Birds of Ecuador” by Ridgely and Greefield which is generally considered the definitive source in Ecuador. Either way, a gorgeous bird.
What extraordinary looking bird!