Pleske's Ground Jay

The Persian Ground-jay is a species of bird in the Corvidae family. It is endemic to Iran.

The Pleske's Ground Jay is classified as Least Concern. Does not qualify for a more at risk category. Widespread and abundant taxa are included in this category.

Home Observations Deserts and Dry Lands of Iran Pleske's Ground Jay in Iran Pleske's Ground Jay in Iran - Monday, 14 April 2008 08:10 Ali Sadr E-mail Print PDF Iranian Ground Jay (Podoces pleskei) or Pleske's ground jay is one of the well known native species of deserts of the Caspio-Central Asian desert and to be specific; native to deserts alongside extreme east borders of Iran. More

Pleske's Ground Jay Variations and habitat - Wednesday, 16 April 2008 04:03 Ali Sadr E-mail Print PDF We have recorded a Podoces pleskei without a black marking on the breast. since there are 4 family members in this family we are still investigating the possible of cause. More

pleskei) or Pleske's ground jay is one of the well known native species of deserts of the Caspio-Central Asian desert and to be specific; native to deserts alongside extreme east borders of Iran. The closer you get to the eastern central deserts of Iran the better chance of observing them you stand. Black bib is the key to distinguish Pleske's but lack of black bib on Juv. More

Order : Passeriformes
Family : Corvidae
Genus : Podoces
Species : pleskei
Authority : Zarudny, 1896