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Great Jacamar
Jacamerops aureus
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Least Concern
Wingspan
22.9 cm
Weight
66.5 g
Family
Galbulidae
Order
Piciformes
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 22.9 cm | 9.0 in |
| Weight | 66.5 g | 2.35 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CV.
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Piciformes (Woodpeckers & Toucans) |
| Family | Galbulidae |
| Genus | Jacamerops |
| Species | Jacamerops aureus |
Distribution
Great Jacamar has been recorded in 4 countries.
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Present
Not recorded
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Great Jacamar endangered?
The Great Jacamar has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Great Jacamar nest?
Nest type: CV.
How big is the Great Jacamar?
The Great Jacamar has a wingspan of 22.9 cm, weight of 66.5 g.
What order and family does the Great Jacamar belong to?
The Great Jacamar (Jacamerops aureus) 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
Green-tailed Jacamar
Galbula galbula
Least Concern
Pale-headed Jacamar
Brachygalba goeringi
Least Concern