White-throated Jacamar
NameWhite-throated Jacamar
Common NameWhite-throated Jacamar
Scientific NameBrachygalba albogularis
FamilyGalbulidae
Wingspan (cm)12.5
Length (cm)16.5
Weight (g)17.5
Plumage DetailsUpperparts and breast are dark brown to blackish, contrasting sharply with a pale buffy-white throat and yellowish-buff cheeks and face. The long, slender bill is yellowish-orange.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations typically consist of a rapid series of high-pitched, sharp 'tsee-tsee-tsee' or 'chip-chip-chip' notes, often accelerating in tempo.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeNative to western Amazonia, its range includes southeastern Peru, northern Bolivia, and southwestern Brazil.
Identifying FeaturesLong, slender yellowish-orange bill, Dark brown body with pale buffy-white throat, Yellowish-buff face, Upright perching posture
Description
This small, dark jacamar is characterized by its long, slender bill and upright perching posture. It is an insectivorous bird, typically found in humid lowland forests where it sallies out from a perch to catch flying insects.
