Curl-crested Jay (Cyanocorax cristatellus)

Curl-crested Jay, a reference photo — Photo: Ave watcher at English Wikipedia · CC BY 2.5 (licence)

The curl-crested jay (Cyanocorax cristatellus) is a species of jay native to South America.

Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Curl-crested 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

Cyanocorax affinis
Cyanocorax cyanopogon
Cyanocorax mystacalis

Classification

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Aves
Order: Passeriformes
Family: Corvidae
Genus: Cyanocorax
Species: Cyanocorax cristatellus

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