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Cyanocorax chrysops
The Plush-crested Jay, Cyanocorax chrysops, is a jay of the family Corvidae (which includes the crows and their many allies). It is found in central-southern South America: in southwestern Brazil, Bolivia, Paraguay, Uruguay, and northeastern Argentina, including southern regions of the Amazon Basin river systems bordering the Pantanal. This is an elegant medium sized bird, dark plumaged with a cream-yellow breast; the bulky tail is also cream colored, top and underneath, for the lower half.
Goody, they are inquisitive, very active, and found begging food in different places along the paths of the Iguazu falls.
Great photos. I've seen these birds in captivity and they seem very inquisitive. It appears as though yours wasn't too shy. :-)
Spotted on Jul 5, 2011
Submitted on May 19, 2012
