Bluish-fronted Jacamar
NameBluish-fronted Jacamar
Common NameBluish-fronted Jacamar
Scientific NameGalbula cyanescens
FamilyGalbulidae
Wingspan (cm)18
Length (cm)21.5
Weight (g)22.5
Plumage DetailsIridescent green on the upperparts, wings, and breast, transitioning to a rich rufous on the belly and undertail coverts. The crown and face are dark bluish-black, contrasting with a distinct white throat patch. It possesses a long, slender, straight black bill and a graduated rufous tail.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations typically consist of a series of high-pitched, whistled notes that often accelerate into a rapid trill or chatter.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in western Amazonia, specifically in southeastern Peru, northern Bolivia, and southwestern Brazil.
Identifying FeaturesLong, slender black bill, Iridescent green upperparts, Rufous belly, Bluish-black crown and face, White throat patch
Description
The Bluish-fronted Jacamar is a striking insectivorous bird with iridescent green plumage and a contrasting rufous belly. It perches upright on branches, often in forest understory, sallying out to catch flying insects with its long, pointed bill.
