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Brown Jacamar
Brachygalba lugubris
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Least Concern
Wingspan
13.7 cm
Weight
18.85 g
Family
Galbulidae
Order
Piciformes
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 13.7 cm | 5.4 in |
| Weight | 18.85 g | 0.66 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Clutch Size
2-4
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Piciformes (Woodpeckers & Toucans) |
| Family | Galbulidae |
| Genus | Brachygalba |
| Species | Brachygalba lugubris |
Distribution
Brown Jacamar has been recorded in 4 countries.
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Present
Not recorded
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Brown Jacamar endangered?
The Brown Jacamar has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How big is the Brown Jacamar?
The Brown Jacamar has a wingspan of 13.7 cm, weight of 18.85 g.
What order and family does the Brown Jacamar belong to?
The Brown Jacamar (Brachygalba lugubris) belongs to the order Piciformes and the family Galbulidae.
Similar Birds
Other species in the Galbulidae family
Blue-necked Jacamar
Galbula cyanicollis
Least Concern
Bluish-fronted Jacamar
Galbula cyanescens
Least Concern
Bronzy Jacamar
Galbula leucogastra
Least Concern
Coppery-chested Jacamar
Galbula pastazae
Least Concern
Dusky-backed Jacamar
Brachygalba salmoni
Least Concern
Great Jacamar
Jacamerops aureus
Least Concern
Green-tailed Jacamar
Galbula galbula
Least Concern
Pale-headed Jacamar
Brachygalba goeringi
Least Concern