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The white-throated jacamar is 15 to 16 cm (5.9 to 6.3 in) long. The male is distinguished by its white face and throat; its upper parts are dark brown to black with a greenish blue gloss. The belly is also dark brown to black with a chestnut patch in its center. The female is similar, though its chestnut patch may be larger. Voice: The white-throated jacamar's song is " a high, thin series of whistles...'pee-pipi-peeee tewee tewee tewee'" . Its call is "a plaintive upslurred 'psueet' or 'kuweei'" .
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When to see the White-throated Jacamar
One bar for each month. Filled bars are the 8 months with records; pale bars are months with none. The wide bar is July, the month with the most records.
Where to see the White-throated Jacamar
The map shades 3 countries with regular records. Everything unshaded has no records. Countries are listed below the map.
About the White-throated Jacamar
The white-throated jacamar is a species of bird in the family Galbulidae. It is found in Bolivia, Brazil and Peru.
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Easily confused with
Pale-headed JacamarBrachygalba goeringiThe pale-headed jacamar is 16.5 to 18 cm (6.5 to 7.1 in) long and weighs 16 to 18 g (0.56 to 0.63 oz).
Dusky-backed JacamarBrachygalba salmoniThe dusky-backed jacamar is 16.5 to 18 cm (6.5 to 7.1 in) long.
Brown JacamarBrachygalba lugubrisThe brown jacamar is 14 to 18 cm (5.5 to 7.1 in) long and weighs 16 to 23 g (0.56 to 0.81 oz).
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