White-chinned Jacamar
Galbula tombacea
The White-chinned Jacamar (Galbula tombacea) is a rare jacamar found in 4 countries, weighing about 23 g. The white-chinned jacamar is a species of bird in the family Galbulidae.
About the White-chinned Jacamar
The white-chinned jacamar is a species of bird in the family Galbulidae. It is found in Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.
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How to identify it
The white-chinned jacamar is 19 to 23.5 cm (7.5 to 9.3 in) long and weighs 21.5 to 25 g (0.76 to 0.88 oz). The nominate male's crown is ash brown and the rest of the upper parts are a dark metallic bronzy green. It has a small white chin spot, a glittery green throat and chest, and a reddish chestnut belly and vent area. The female's belly is paler and ochraceous. G. t. mentalis has a larger white chin spot and the upper parts are a coppery bronze. Voice: The white-chinned jacamar's song is "an accelerating and rising series of "pee-pee-pee-pee-pe-pe-pe-pe'pe'pe'pe'e'e' notes" ending with a trill . Its call is "keelip" or "peeup", often given in a series .
Where it lives
When to see it
The White-chinned Jacamar can be seen all year round, with peak activity in May. It is a resident species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- How do you identify a White-chinned Jacamar?
- The white-chinned jacamar is 19 to 23.5 cm (7.5 to 9.3 in) long and weighs 21.5 to 25 g (0.76 to 0.88 oz). Full identification notes are on this page.
- How big is a White-chinned Jacamar?
- The White-chinned Jacamar is a small sized bird weighing about 23 g.
- Where can you see a White-chinned Jacamar?
- The White-chinned Jacamar occurs in 4 countries, including Colombia, Ecuador, Peru and Brazil.
- What birds look similar to a White-chinned Jacamar?
- The White-chinned Jacamar is most easily confused with the Green-tailed Jacamar, the Bronzy Jacamar and the Coppery-chested Jacamar.
- Is the White-chinned Jacamar endangered?
- The White-chinned Jacamar is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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