Pleske's ground jay
Pleske's ground jay (Podoces pleskei) or the Persian ground jay, is a species of bird in the family Corvidae. It is endemic to Iran where it is known as Zaqboor in Farsi.
| Pleske's ground jay | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Aves |
| Order: | Passeriformes |
| Family: | Corvidae |
| Genus: | Podoces |
| Species: | P. pleskei |
| Binomial name | |
| Podoces pleskei Zarudny, 1896 | |
The species is named after Russian zoologist Theodor Pleske.
Pleske's ground jay' body is baby brown type in colour. Their wings are striped in black and white. Their stick-like legs are very well balanced. They have beady, glossy eyes. Their beak is smooth and sharp. Their body is covered in short fur which makes their body look and feel fluffy.
A Pleske's ground jay usually lives in dry areas like deserts. They are a well protected species in Iran.
References
- BirdLife International (2012). "Podoces pleskei". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2012. Retrieved 26 November 2013.CS1 maint: ref=harv (link)
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