Dwarf Jay (Cyanolyca nanus)

Dwarf Jay, a reference photo — Photo: Dominic Sherony · CC BY-SA 2.0 (licence)

The dwarf jay (Cyanolyca nanus) is the smallest bird in the family Corvidae, the crows and jays. It is endemic to Mexico, and is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Dwarf Jay being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

Aphelocoma unicolor

Classification

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Aves
Order: Passeriformes
Family: Corvidae
Genus: Cyanolyca
Species: Cyanolyca nanus

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