|
Jays & Toucans |
|
Common name | KEEL-BILLED TOUCAN | |
Scientific name | Ramphastos sulfuratus | |
Order |
Piciformes | |
Family | Ramphastidae | |
Distribution |
Rainforest in South-East Mexico, Central America and the northern of South America. |
|
Conservation status |
Threatened This species has been affected by deforestation an illegal wildlife trade, and is very difficult to breed in captivity.
Listed in
CITES Appendix II.
R |
|
Common name | SAN BLAS JAY | |
Scientific name | Cyanocorax sanblasianus | |
Order |
Passeriformes | |
Family | Corvidae | |
Distribution |
Mexican Pacific coastal rainforests and savannahs from Sinaloa to Guerrero. |
|
Conservation status |
Vulnerable
Endemic species. In captivity, this species loses its typical crest and is very difficult to breed for reproduction. |
|
Common name | GREEN JAY | |
Scientific name | Cyanocorax yncas | |
Order |
Passeriformes | |
Family | Corvidae | |
Distribution |
Gulf of Mexico coastal rainforests and savannahs, from southern Texas to Veracruz. |
|
Conservation status |
Vulnerable Endemic species. They are difficult to breed in captivity. |
|
Home Introduction About TXORI Our bird species Our vision and goals How to help? Volunteering Donations Store Links |
Website translated to English by Maricel Carreras and edited by Coll Kretz
Última modificación: 19 de marzo de 2021