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Green-tailed Jacamar
Galbula galbula
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Least Concern
Wingspan
16.5 cm
Weight
23.5 g
Family
Galbulidae
Order
Piciformes
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 16.5 cm | 6.5 in |
| Weight | 23.5 g | 0.83 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: BU,CV.
Clutch Size
2
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Piciformes (Woodpeckers & Toucans) |
| Family | Galbulidae |
| Genus | Galbula |
| Species | Galbula galbula |
Distribution
Green-tailed Jacamar has been recorded in 3 countries.
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Present
Not recorded
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Green-tailed Jacamar endangered?
The Green-tailed Jacamar has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Green-tailed Jacamar nest?
Nest type: BU,CV.
How big is the Green-tailed Jacamar?
The Green-tailed Jacamar has a wingspan of 16.5 cm, weight of 23.5 g.
What order and family does the Green-tailed Jacamar belong to?
The Green-tailed Jacamar (Galbula galbula) 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
Pale-headed Jacamar
Brachygalba goeringi
Least Concern