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Purplish Jacamar
Galbula chalcothorax
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Least Concern
Wingspan
16.2 cm
Weight
24.566666666666666 g
Family
Galbulidae
Order
Piciformes
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 16.2 cm | 6.4 in |
| Weight | 24.566666666666666 g | 0.87 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Piciformes (Woodpeckers & Toucans) |
| Family | Galbulidae |
| Genus | Galbula |
| Species | Galbula chalcothorax |
Distribution
Purplish Jacamar has been recorded in 3 countries.
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Present
Not recorded
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Purplish Jacamar endangered?
The Purplish Jacamar has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How big is the Purplish Jacamar?
The Purplish Jacamar has a wingspan of 16.2 cm, weight of 24.566666666666666 g.
What order and family does the Purplish Jacamar belong to?
The Purplish Jacamar (Galbula chalcothorax) 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
Dusky-backed Jacamar
Brachygalba salmoni
Least Concern
Great Jacamar
Jacamerops aureus
Least Concern
Green-tailed Jacamar
Galbula galbula
Least Concern