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White-chinned Jacamar
Galbula tombacea
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Least Concern
Wingspan
15.4 cm
Weight
22.2 g
Family
Galbulidae
Order
Piciformes
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 15.4 cm | 6.1 in |
| Weight | 22.2 g | 0.78 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CV.
Clutch Size
2
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Piciformes (Woodpeckers & Toucans) |
| Family | Galbulidae |
| Genus | Galbula |
| Species | Galbula tombacea |
Distribution
White-chinned Jacamar has been recorded in 3 countries.
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Present
Not recorded
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the White-chinned Jacamar endangered?
The White-chinned Jacamar has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the White-chinned Jacamar nest?
Nest type: CV.
How big is the White-chinned Jacamar?
The White-chinned Jacamar has a wingspan of 15.4 cm, weight of 22.2 g.
What order and family does the White-chinned Jacamar belong to?
The White-chinned Jacamar (Galbula tombacea) 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