About Jay
Jays are a paraphyletic grouping of passerine birds within the family Corvidae. Although the term "jay" carries no taxonomic weight, most or all of the birds referred to as jays share a few similarities: they are small to medium-sized, usually have colorful feathers and are quite noisy. These superificial characteristics set them apart from most other corvids such as crows, ravens, jackdaws, rooks and magpies, which are larger and have darker plumage. Many so-called "jays" are genetically closer to these other corvids than other jays, however.
Interesting Facts
- •Jay belongs to the class Gastropoda.
- •It is part of the Megaspiridae family.
- •Birds are the only animals with feathers.
- •Most birds can fly, but not all.
Scientific Classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Mollusca
Class: Gastropoda
Order: Stylommatophora
Family: Megaspiridae
Genus: Megaspira
Megaspira Jay 1836
Quick Info
Class:
Gastropoda
