Bronzy Jacamar
Galbula leucogastra
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPiciformes (Woodpeckers and Allies)
- FamilyGalbulidae (Jacamars)
- GenusGalbula (Typical Jacamars)
- SpeciesGalbula leucogastra (Bronzy Jacamar)
About the Bronzy Jacamar
The bronzy jacamar (Galbula leucogastra) is a species of bird in the family Galbulidae. It occurs in Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, French Guiana, Guyana, Suriname, and Venezuela. The bronzy jacamar is monotypic. It and purplish jacamar (Galbula chalcothorax) were formerly considered conspecific; they now form a superspecies. Birds in eastern Brazil along the Tapajós River were suggested as a subspecies but were not accepted as such. In addition, the species is thought to have hybridized with green-tailed jacamar (G. galbula) in Suriname.
The bronzy jacamar is 19 to 22 cm (7.5 to 8.7 in) long and weighs 15 to 18 g (0.53 to 0.63 oz). The male's crown and face are dark metallic greenish blue. The rest of the upper parts and the breast are metallic bronzy green and sometimes have a slight purple gloss. It has a black chin and white throat and belly; the latter appears speckled with black. The female differs by having the sides of the face dark gray and the throat and belly buff or yellowish.
According to a 2016 map, the bronzy jacamar is found in southern Venezuela, far eastern Colombia, much of west-central Brazil... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Bronzy Jacamar in Sierra de la Macarena National Park
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anavilhanas National Park | 🇧🇷 Brazil | |
| 2 | Sierra de la Macarena National Park | 🇨🇴 Colombia | |
| 3 | Brownsberg Nature Park | 🇸🇷 Suriname |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Bronzy Jacamar in Sierra de la Macarena National Park?
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Bronzy Jacamar sighting in Sierra de la Macarena National Park, based on 13 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Bronzy Jacamar in Sierra de la Macarena National Park?
February has the highest sighting rate for Bronzy Jacamar in Sierra de la Macarena National Park in our monthly data.