Iranian Ground Jay

Crows, Jays 👁 262 views Updated 2026-11-01

Iranian Ground Jay (<em>Podoces pleskei</em>) is a species of Crows, Jays (<em>Corvidae</em>) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).

Overview

Iranian Ground Jay (Podoces pleskei) is a species of Crows, Jays (Corvidae) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).

Scientific Classification

Genus: Podoces; binomial: Podoces pleskei; authority: Zarudny, 1896.

Distribution

Breeding range: the Palearctic.

Conservation Status

This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.

Remarks

Change English name of Pleske's Ground Jay to Iranian Ground Jay. Change from eponym to toponym to align with other major world bird lists.

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