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the violaceous jay is an unusually colored member of the corvid family. native to forests of south america, the violaceous jay has a black ‘hood’ and neck, with violet coloration on the wings and back and a lighter purple chest. these jays live in typically noisy flocks and forage for fruits, insects, eggs, and small lizards.
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