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Three-toed Jacamar
Jacamaralcyon tridactyla
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Near Threatened
Wingspan
14.3 cm
Weight
18.325 g
Family
Galbulidae
Order
Piciformes
The Three-toed Jacamar (Jacamaralcyon tridactyla) is a bird species in the family Galbulidae, within the order Piciformes (woodpeckers & toucans). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 14.3 cm and a weight of 18.3 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Near Threatened.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 14.3 cm | 5.6 in |
| Weight | 18.325 g | 0.65 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Near Threatened
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: BU. Incubation: 19-20 days. Fledging: 28-30 days.
Clutch Size
2
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Piciformes (Woodpeckers & Toucans) |
| Family | Galbulidae |
| Genus | Jacamaralcyon |
| Species | Jacamaralcyon tridactyla |
Distribution
Three-toed Jacamar has been recorded in 1 countries.
Present
Not recorded
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External Databases
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Three-toed Jacamar endangered?
The Three-toed Jacamar has a conservation status of Near Threatened.
How does the Three-toed Jacamar nest?
Nest type: BU. Incubation: 19-20 days. Fledging: 28-30 days.
How big is the Three-toed Jacamar?
The Three-toed Jacamar has a wingspan of 14.3 cm, weight of 18.325 g.
What order and family does the Three-toed Jacamar belong to?
The Three-toed Jacamar (Jacamaralcyon tridactyla) belongs to the order Piciformes and the family Galbulidae.
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