Distribution in the Americas
The Bushy-crested Jay is found in Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, and northern Nicaragua (Goodwin 1976). The elevational range is 600-2400 m (Parker et al. 1996).
Bushy-crested Jay Cyanocorax melanocyaneus
SectionsDistribution
- Year-round
- Migration
- Breeding
- Non-Breeding
Distribution of the Bushy-crested Jay
eBird range map for Bushy-crested Jay
Generated from eBird observations (Year-Round, 1900-present)
Distribution outside the Americas
This bird is not found outside the Americas.
Habitat
The Bushy-crested Jay can be found in a variety of habitats from arid to semihumid forests and forest edges and scrub (Howell and Webb 1995). They also tolerate disturbed habitats such as second growth forests and plantations (Howell and Webb 1995). They are rare in mature forests, however, and are found there only where clearings are present (Goodwin 1976).
Historical changes
No information.
Fossil history
No information.