Himalayan Ground Jay

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:bird
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:P._h._cristatus
gptkbp:adult_plumage similar to adults but duller
gptkbp:author gptkb:John_Gould
gptkbp:behavior ground forager
aggressive towards intruders
forages in open areas
gptkbp:breeding_season monogamous
spring to summer
gptkbp:calls_for harsh and loud
gptkbp:clutch_size 3-6 eggs
gptkbp:color gray
seasonal changes in plumage
strong and pointed
brownish-gray with black markings
gptkbp:conservation_efforts monitoring populations
gptkbp:conservation_status gptkb:Least_Concern
gptkbp:cultural_significance not widely known
gptkbp:diet insects
seeds
gptkbp:distribution gptkb:Himalayas
gptkbp:egg_color pale blue
2-5 eggs
gptkbp:family gptkb:Corvidae
gptkbp:first_described_by 1831
gptkbp:fledging_period 3-4 weeks
gptkbp:foot long and slender
gptkbp:foraging_behavior scratching the ground
forages alone or in small groups
gptkbp:genus gptkb:Podoces
gptkbp:habitat mountainous regions
open grasslands
rocky slopes
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Himalayan Ground Jay
gptkbp:incubation_period 16-18 days
gptkbp:length 30-35 cm
gptkbp:migration non-migratory
gptkbp:nesting ground level
ground or low shrubs
grasses and twigs
gptkbp:predators birds of prey
foxes and snakes
gptkbp:related_species gptkb:Tibetan_Ground_Jay
gptkbp:research_interest studied for behavior and ecology
gptkbp:social_structure often seen in pairs or small groups
gptkbp:species gptkb:Podoces_himalayensis
gptkbp:subspecies gptkb:Podoces_himalayensis_himalayensis
gptkb:Podoces_himalayensis_rufescens
gptkbp:tail_type long and graduated
gptkbp:territorial_behavior defends nesting territory
gptkbp:threats climate change
habitat loss
human encroachment
gptkbp:vocalization varied calls
gptkbp:wingspan 60-70 cm