Purus Jacamar
A species of Red-billed Jacamars Scientific name : Galbalcyrhynchus purusianus Genus : Red-billed Jacamars
Purus Jacamar, A species of Red-billed Jacamars
Botanical name: Galbalcyrhynchus purusianus
Genus: Red-billed Jacamars
Content
Description
Description
The Purus jacamar (Galbalcyrhynchus purusianus) or chestnut jacamar is a species of bird in the Galbulidae family. It is found in the Amazon Basin of western Brazil, northern Bolivia and eastern Peru. Its natural habitats are subtropical and tropical swamps and heavily degraded former forest. 
Size
20 cm
Feeding Habits
Purus Jacamar primarily consumes insects, notably wasps, bees, and termites. Purus Jacamar forages mid-canopy to upper levels, using a 'sallying' technique from perches to capture prey, which is then beaten before being eaten. Purus Jacamar is sometimes mistakenly thought to catch fish.
Habitat
The purus Jacamar typically inhabits the edges of lowland primary and secondary forests, both terra firme and várzea types, with a preference for areas close to water bodies such as rivers, including young river islands, oxbow lakes, and swamps. These environments are often characterized by a presence of Cecropia trees and palms. The purus Jacamar is also found in middle successional stages of forests with mixed canopies, including Ficus and Cedrela species, and transitional forests, but is rarely seen deep within the forest interior.
Dite type
Insectivorous
Scientific Classification
Download Picture Bird
Identify any bird by photo or sound in seconds
Identify any bird by photo or sound in seconds
