Plush-Crested Jay
Jasper joind The Zoo in the fall of 2020 from a facility in New Jersey that was unfortunately forced to close due to the COVID-19 pandemic. He is very intelligent and loves solving puzzle feeders and exploring the enrichment the keepers give him.
Scientific name
Cyanocorax chrysops
Lifespan
10-20 years
Range
Woodlands of central South America
Diet
Plush-crested jays eat a wide variety of foods, including small invertebrates, insects, fruits and even eggs or baby birds.
Social Structure
Plush-crested jays are very vocal, often calling for no reason. They are even able to imitate the calls of other birds in their habitat.
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Threats in the Wild
The global population of the plush-crested jay has not yet been assessed, but it is believed to be decreasing in population in the wild.
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