Birds · La Saladita, Guerrero

San Blas Jay

Cyanocorax sanblasianus

Spanish: Chara de San Blas

The San Blas jay is a species of bird in the family Corvidae. It is endemic to Mexico where its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical dry forests; it is a common species and has been rated as "least concern" by the IUCN. Most often recorded in Aug, Feb, Jan, Apr.

TaxonomyAves › Passeriformes › Corvidae

Local records8 research-grade observations within about 50 km of La Saladita (the survey box also takes in Zihuatanejo, Ixtapa and Troncones)

Global records999 on iNaturalist

Recorded here2013 – 2023

Months recorded near La Saladita

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

Recent local sightings

2023-08-14 — observation by lupitaviajera-aves
2023-08-14 — observation by lupitaviajera-aves
2023-08-13 — observation by lupitaviajera-aves
2023-01-13 — observation by santiagob1986
2017-02-20 — observation by frozeninmn
2016-04-26 — observation by raulcj

Interactive card with more photos, sounds and similar species Birds guide iNaturalist Wikipedia

Cite as: “San Blas Jay (Cyanocorax sanblasianus) at La Saladita”, La Saladita Field Guide, lasaladita.com/species/cyanocorax-sanblasianus/, updated 2026-09-26. Observation counts and months come from iNaturalist research-grade records within about 50 km of 17.8375°N, 101.7606°W (the survey box also takes in Zihuatanejo, Ixtapa and Troncones); summary text from Wikipedia where present.