Jacamar Coliverde
Green-tailed Jacamar
Galbula galbula
Song
Green-tailed Jacamar
Appearance: The Green-tailed Jacamar is a medium-sized bird, typically about 21-23 cm in length. It has a unique appearance with a green head, upperparts, and tail; a black mask across its eyes; a reddish-brown throat; and a white belly. The long, slender bill is adapted for catching flying insects, its primary food source.
Habitat: This species prefers lowland tropical forests, often near rivers or other bodies of water. They can also be found in secondary forests, plantations, and forest edges.
Behavior: These birds are often observed perching quietly while they wait for flying insects, which they catch in mid-air using their sharp bills. They can be solitary or found in pairs and are generally not very vocal.
Breeding: Green-tailed Jacamars excavate their nests in soft, usually decaying wood, typically in a riverbank or tree stump. The female lays 2-4 eggs, and both parents take turns incubating the eggs and feeding the chicks.
Conservation Status: In Colombia, the Green-tailed Jacamar is classified as a species of Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
MALE
FEMALE
Distribution
Orinoco Region: Portions of the Orinoco region, including Meta and Vichada departments, also serve as habitats for the Green-tailed Jacamar. The Orinoco region's forests and river systems offer the necessary resources for the bird's feeding and breeding habits.
Taxonomy
The Green-tailed Jacamar (Galbula galbula)
- Kingdom: Animalia
- Phylum: Chordata
- Class: Aves (Birds)
- Order: Galbuliformes
- Family: Galbulidae
- Genus: Galbula
- Species: Galbula galbula
Vocalization
The Green-tailed Jacamar is not known for being particularly vocal compared to some other bird species. However, when it does vocalize, it typically produces a series of high-pitched, insect-like trills and chattering calls.
The vocalizations of the Green-tailed Jacamar are often described as soft and somewhat musical, consisting of short, rapid notes that can be repeated in a series. These calls are usually heard during interactions with mates or to establish territory, rather than for extensive communication.
