Inka Trail Info - Birds of Machu Picchu: Condor, Torrent Duck, Hooded Siskin, Green Jay, Black Backed
Green Jay (Cyanocorax yncas)
This is an active bird that looks for its’ food at all levels of the forest. It is opportunistic and omnivorous and can be daring and curious at times. It is a very vocal bird that has a variety of loud calls. It is unmistakable with its blue head, green back and yellow belly and can be seen along the railway tracks between Puente Ruinas and the Mandor Valley. (Size 29 ??? 32cm) |