Purus Jacamar
Galbalcyrhynchus purusianus
The Purus Jacamar (Galbalcyrhynchus purusianus) is a rare jacamar found in 3 countries, weighing about 50 g. The Purus jacamar is a species of bird in the family Galbulidae.
About the Purus Jacamar
The Purus jacamar is a species of bird in the family Galbulidae. It is found in Bolivia, Brazil, and Peru.
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How to identify it
The Purus jacamar is 20 cm (7.9 in) long and weighs 50 g (1.8 oz). It is stouter than many jacamars, and has a more robust bill. It is almost entirely chestnut, with dark bronzy forehead, crown, wings, and tail. The juvenile is paler and its bill is shorter. Voice: The Purus jacamar's vocalizations are essentially identical to those of white-eared jacamar. The song is a rising trill and the calls "a series of loud 'peeeur' whistles and a sharp 'pee'" .
Where it lives
When to see it
Best months: May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December, with peak activity in October. It is a variable species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- How do you identify a Purus Jacamar?
- The Purus jacamar is 20 cm (7.9 in) long and weighs 50 g (1.8 oz). Full identification notes are on this page.
- How big is a Purus Jacamar?
- The Purus Jacamar is a small sized bird weighing about 50 g.
- Where can you see a Purus Jacamar?
- The Purus Jacamar occurs in 3 countries, including Peru, Brazil and Bolivia.
- What birds look similar to a Purus Jacamar?
- The Purus Jacamar is most easily confused with the White-eared Jacamar.
- Is the Purus Jacamar endangered?
- The Purus Jacamar is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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