Purplish Jacamar
NamePurplish Jacamar
Common NamePurplish Jacamar
Scientific NameGalbula chalcothorax
FamilyGalbulidae
Wingspan (cm)17.5
Length (cm)20
Weight (g)22.5
Plumage DetailsIridescent purplish-blue head and upperparts, transitioning to greenish-bronze on the back and wings. It features a distinct white throat patch (males) or buffy throat (females) and a rufous belly, complemented by a long, slender black bill.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalization is a high-pitched, rapid series of "pee-pee-pee-pee" notes, which often accelerates and descends in pitch towards the end.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the western Amazon basin, including southeastern Colombia, eastern Ecuador, northeastern Peru, and western Brazil.
Identifying Featureslong slender bill, iridescent purplish-blue head, greenish-bronze back, white throat patch (male), rufous belly, insectivorous behavior
Description
This small, iridescent bird is characterized by its long, slender bill and striking purplish-blue head and upperparts. It is an agile aerial insectivore, often perching quietly before darting out to catch flying insects like the butterfly seen in the image.
