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Pinyon Jay

Gymnorhinus cyanocephalus

Classification

Class
Aves
Family
Corvidae

The pinyon jay (Gymnorhinus cyanocephalus) is a species of jay, and is the only member of the genus Gymnorhinus. Native to Western North America, the species ranges from central Oregon to northern Baja California, and eastward as far as western Oklahoma, though wanderers are often sighted beyond this range. It is typically found within foothills, especially where pinyon pines (Pinus edulis and Pinus monophylla) occur.

Distribution

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Countries in the Picchu catalog
United States of America · 56,913Mexico · 536Canada · 258