The Amami jay is one of the most famous birds on Amami Oshima. It is found only on this island and some island around Amami. This bird is easy to recognize. It has bright blue wings, a red belly, and a white beak. It is very beautiful, but its voice is loud and rough because it is a type of crow. Amami jays are active during the day, so you might see one while walking in the forest. But sometimes, if the sunlight is strong, they look all black in the shadows. The best time to see their colors clearly is in the dim light of the forest. At night, they sometimes sleep on power lines, so look up, you might spot one resting under the stars.
| Scientific name | Garrulus lidthi |
| Habitat | Amami Oshima, Kakeroma, Uke Island |
| Activity | Diurnal |
| Conservation status | Least Concern |