Xinjiang Ground Jay
Xinjiang Ground Jay (<em>Podoces biddulphi</em>) is a species of Crows, Jays (<em>Corvidae</em>) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).
Overview
Xinjiang Ground Jay (Podoces biddulphi) is a species of Crows, Jays (Corvidae) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).
Scientific Classification
Genus: Podoces; binomial: Podoces biddulphi; authority: Hume, 1874.
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 Biddulph's Ground Jay to Xinjiang Ground Jay. Change from eponym to toponym to align with other major world bird lists. Based on vocalizations, nest structure, and some morphological features, P. hendersoni and P. biddulphi have been proposed to constitute a separate genus, Eupodoces (Opaev et al. 2019). Retain in Podoces until supporting molecular analyses can be obtained.
