Green Jay
Cyanocorax yncas

f5 @ 1/8000s, ISO:2000, Nikon D3S w 500mm

"Green Jay," Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. The green jay is a bird species of the New World jays, and is found in both North and South America. Green jays are 25-29 cm (10-11.5 in). Weight ranges from 66 to 110 grams (2.3-3.9 oz). They have feathers of yellowish-white with blue tips on the top of the head, cheeks and nape, though some taxa have more blue than others. The breast and underparts range from bright yellow in the south to pale green in the north (e.g., Texas). The upper parts are rich green. It has large nasal bristles that form a distinct tuft in some subspecies, but are less developed in others. The color of the iris ranges from dark brownish to bright yellow depending on the subspecies.

Laguna Seca Ranch, Edinburg, Texas

01/22/2016