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Great Jacamar
Jacamerops aureus
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Least Concern
Envergure
22,9 cm
Poids
66,5 g
Famille
Galbulidae
Ordre
Piciformes
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 22,9 cm | 9.0 in |
| Poids | 66,5 g | 2.35 oz |
Habitat & Range
Statut de conservation
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Comportement et reproduction
Nidification
Nest type: CV.
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Piciformes (Woodpeckers & Toucans) |
| Famille | Galbulidae |
| Genus | Jacamerops |
| Espèces | Jacamerops aureus |
Distribution
Great Jacamar has been recorded in 4 countries.
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Présent
Not recorded
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Foire aux 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
Brown Jacamar
Brachygalba lugubris
Least Concern
Purplish Jacamar
Galbula chalcothorax
Least Concern
Pale-headed Jacamar
Brachygalba goeringi
Least Concern
Rufous-tailed Jacamar
Galbula ruficauda
Least Concern
Green-tailed Jacamar
Galbula galbula
Least Concern
White-throated Jacamar
Brachygalba albogularis
Least Concern
Yellow-billed Jacamar
Galbula albirostris
Least Concern
Bluish-fronted Jacamar
Galbula cyanescens
Least Concern