Dusky-backed Jacamar
A species of Small Jacamars Scientific name : Brachygalba salmoni Genus : Small Jacamars
Dusky-backed Jacamar, A species of Small Jacamars
Botanical name: Brachygalba salmoni
Genus: Small Jacamars
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Description
The dusky-backed jacamar (Brachygalba salmoni) is a species of bird in the family Galbulidae. It is found in Colombia and Panama. Its natural habitats are subtropical and tropical moist lowland forests and heavily degraded former forest. 
Size
18 cm
Nest Placement
Cavity
Feeding Habits
Dusky-backed Jacamar, a specialized hunter, primarily consumes insects, catching its prey with quick aerial maneuvers. Its feeding behavior is adapted to snatch insects mid-flight, indicative of its agility and precision.
Habitat
Dusky-backed Jacamar thrives in the lush, dense habitats of humid primary and secondary forests, favoring regions abundant in tall trees. This species is often encountered along shrubby peripheries, in areas disturbed by treefalls, as well as in the vicinity of trails and forest clearings. Additionally, dusky-backed Jacamar is known to inhabit environments adjacent to fairly open streambanks. Its preferred altitudinal range encompasses both lowland terrains and hilly areas, extending upwards to roughly 700 meters.
Dite type
Insectivorous
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