Magpie-jays

Magpie-jays are two species of similar birds in the Jay family. They hybridise where their ranges meet.

The BLACK-THROATED MAGPIE-JAY, Calocitta colliei, is a blue bird with a black crest, a black throat and crown, white front and a long blue tail. It comes from northwestern Mexico.

The WHITE-THROATED MAGPIE-JAY, Calocitta formosa, is a blue bird with a black crest, a white throat, white front with black chest bar and a long blue tail. It comes from Central America.