Central Colombia (from Quindío Mts, in central Andes, south to eastern slope of Andes of Pasto) south to extreme northern Ecuador (Carchi, northern Napo). Considered by some authors to be a subspecies of Black-collared Jay (Cyanolyca armillata).
 
Subspecies
No subspecies.
Considered by some authors to be a subspecies of Black-collared Jay (Cyanolyca armillata).