The Green Jay (Cyanocorax yncas) is a member of the Corvidae family. It is a New World jay. While found primarily in Mexico and South America, the Green Jay is also present in southern Texas. It has been suggested that the North American taxa should be considered a separate species. If one follows this proposed classification, then the North American population retains the common name of Green Jay, while the South American population is called the Inca Jay. Regardless of what one calls the bird, it retains the scientific name of Cyanocorax yncas.