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White-eared Jacamar

Galbalcyrhynchus leucotis

Jacamars · Galbuliformes · Rare

The White-eared Jacamar (Galbalcyrhynchus leucotis) is a rare jacamar found in 4 countries, weighing about 47 g. The white-eared jacamar is a species of bird in the family Galbulidae.

Least ConcernRareEats invertebratesforestcavity nest47 g
White-eared Jacamar (Galbalcyrhynchus leucotis), photo 1
Photo: Sebastian Serna Muñoz · http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
White-eared Jacamar (Galbalcyrhynchus leucotis), photo 2
Photo: Sebastian Serna Muñoz · http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
White-eared Jacamar (Galbalcyrhynchus leucotis), photo 3
Photo: brettaugust · http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
White-eared Jacamar (Galbalcyrhynchus leucotis), photo 4
Photo: Wairambar Rainforest · http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
White-eared Jacamar (Galbalcyrhynchus leucotis), photo 5
Photo: David F. Belmonte · http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
White-eared Jacamar (Galbalcyrhynchus leucotis), photo 6
Photo: Siddarth Machado · http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
White-eared Jacamar (Galbalcyrhynchus leucotis), photo 7
Photo: Lucas Illanes · http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
White-eared Jacamar (Galbalcyrhynchus leucotis), photo 8
Photo: Lucas Illanes · http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
White-eared Jacamar (Galbalcyrhynchus leucotis), photo 9
Photo: Marc Athanase Parfait Oeillet Des Murs · Public domain
White-eared Jacamar (Galbalcyrhynchus leucotis), photo 10
Photo: Philipp Weigell · CC BY 3.0

About the White-eared Jacamar

The white-eared 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-eared jacamar is 18 to 21 cm (7.1 to 8.3 in) long and weighs 44 to 50 g (1.6 to 1.8 oz). It is stouter than many jacamars, and has a more robust bill. It is almost entirely reddish-chestnut, with a bronzy gloss on the crown, wings, and tail. It has large white ear coverts. The juvenile is paler and its bill is shorter. Voice: The white-eared jacamar's song has been described as a "rising and accelerating...trill, "trrreeeeeeerrrr-reeeerrr-reeerr-reerreerr..." . It also makes a loud "kyew" or "cue" call .

What the White-eared Jacamar sounds like

Recording: Niels Krabbe · CC BY-SA 4.0 · via xeno-canto

Where it lives

Peru Ecuador Colombia Brazil

When to see it

The White-eared 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-eared Jacamar?
The white-eared jacamar is 18 to 21 cm (7.1 to 8.3 in) long and weighs 44 to 50 g (1.6 to 1.8 oz). Full identification notes are on this page.
How big is a White-eared Jacamar?
The White-eared Jacamar is a small sized bird weighing about 47 g.
Where can you see a White-eared Jacamar?
The White-eared Jacamar occurs in 4 countries, including Peru, Ecuador, Colombia and Brazil.
What does a White-eared Jacamar sound like?
You can listen to a field recording of the White-eared Jacamar on this page, contributed to xeno-canto under open licences.
What birds look similar to a White-eared Jacamar?
The White-eared Jacamar is most easily confused with the Purus Jacamar.
Is the White-eared Jacamar endangered?
The White-eared Jacamar is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

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