The Crested Jay (Platylophus galericulatus) is a species of bird in the Corvidae family. It is monotypic within the genus Platylophus. It is found in Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, and Thailand. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. It is threatened by habitat loss.
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