Blue-cheeked Jacamar
NameBlue-cheeked Jacamar
Common NameBlue-cheeked Jacamar
Scientific NameGalbula cyanicollis
FamilyGalbulidae
Wingspan (cm)27.5
Length (cm)20.5
Weight (g)22.5
Plumage DetailsIridescent green on the crown, upperparts, and tail, contrasting with a rufous throat, breast, and belly. The cheeks are blue-black, and it possesses a long, slender, bright yellow bill.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations typically consist of a series of high-pitched, accelerating whistles or trills, often ending abruptly.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound primarily in the Amazon Basin, ranging across parts of Brazil, Bolivia, Peru, Ecuador, and Colombia, inhabiting tropical and subtropical lowland forests.
Identifying FeaturesLong, slender yellow bill, Iridescent green upperparts, Rufous underparts, Blue-black cheeks, Upright perching posture
Description
This striking jacamar is characterized by its iridescent green upperparts and rich rufous underparts. It is an insectivorous bird, typically perching motionless on a branch before sallying out to catch flying insects in mid-air with its long, pointed bill.
