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Dusky-backed Jacamar
Brachygalba salmoni
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Least Concern
Wingspan
14.1 cm
Weight
17.25 g
Family
Galbulidae
Order
Piciformes
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 14.1 cm | 5.6 in |
| Weight | 17.25 g | 0.61 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Piciformes (Woodpeckers & Toucans) |
| Family | Galbulidae |
| Genus | Brachygalba |
| Species | Brachygalba salmoni |
Distribution
Dusky-backed Jacamar has been recorded in 2 countries.
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Present
Not recorded
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Dusky-backed Jacamar endangered?
The Dusky-backed Jacamar has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How big is the Dusky-backed Jacamar?
The Dusky-backed Jacamar has a wingspan of 14.1 cm, weight of 17.25 g.
What order and family does the Dusky-backed Jacamar belong to?
The Dusky-backed Jacamar (Brachygalba salmoni) 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
Brown Jacamar
Brachygalba lugubris
Least Concern
Coppery-chested Jacamar
Galbula pastazae
Least Concern
Great Jacamar
Jacamerops aureus
Least Concern
Green-tailed Jacamar
Galbula galbula
Least Concern
Pale-headed Jacamar
Brachygalba goeringi
Least Concern