Brown Jacamar
A species of Small Jacamars Scientific name : Brachygalba lugubris Genus : Small Jacamars
Brown Jacamar, A species of Small Jacamars
Botanical name: Brachygalba lugubris
Genus: Small Jacamars
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Description
Brown jacamar is a small jacamar, with mostly brown body with a pair of glossy purple wings. Brown jacamar has a black bill and a dark-throat. This bird is also has sooty-black face. Brown jacamar can be weigh up from 16-23 g, with the length about 14–18 cm. This bird is insectivore. 
Size
18 cm
Nest Placement
Cavity
Feeding Habits
Brown Jacamar predominantly feed on flying insects, including wasps, bees, beetles, cicadas, and flies. They perch in exposed areas, often near water, and catch prey mid-air, showcasing a sallying hunting technique.
Habitat
The brown Jacamar typically inhabits the canopy and edges of primary and secondary forests, both terra firme and várzea, as well as gallery forests. They are sometimes found in cloudforests, but more commonly reside in open savanna woodlands, especially along riverbanks with scattered trees and shrubs. The species is frequently associated with white-sand soil habitats, including campina regions within broader tropical zones.
Dite type
Frugivorous
General Info
Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Fruit
Photo By Lars Petersson 
Scientific Classification
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