Bronzy Jacamar
NameBronzy Jacamar
Common NameBronzy Jacamar
Scientific NameGalbula leucogastra
FamilyGalbulidae
Wingspan (cm)17
Length (cm)20.5
Weight (g)25
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are iridescent bronzy-green, contrasting with a blackish cap. Males have a prominent white throat, while females have a buffier throat. The underparts are rufous to chestnut, and the tail is long, dark, and graduated.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include high-pitched, often repeated whistles and trills, sometimes described as a 'pee-pee-pee' or 'swee-swee-swee' call.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in northern South America, specifically in parts of Venezuela, Colombia, Brazil, and the Guianas.
Identifying FeaturesLong, slender black bill, Iridescent bronzy-green upperparts, Black cap, Prominent white throat (male), Rufous underparts, Long, graduated tail
Description
The Bronzy Jacamar is a small, iridescent bird characterized by its long, slender bill and elongated tail. It typically perches quietly in the understory of tropical forests, darting out to catch flying insects in mid-air.
