Genus Gabula, typical Jacamars, are green jacamars around 22 cm.. All jacamars have sturdy straight bills and a hummingbird-like shape, and catch dragonflies and butterflies in flight. |
Found in 'tierra firma' forest. Back. |
Virtually identical to the [Bronzy Jacamar]. |
Back side. |
Also called the Blue-cheeked Jacamar. Note yellow skin around eye similar to [Yellow-billed Jacamar]. |
A large jacamar generally on the highest branches. |
Eating butterfly. |
Virtually identical to the [Purplish Jacamar]. Additional photo. |
Found in a narrow altitude range around 1400m on the eastern Andean slope. Note yellow eye-ring and blue crown. Male has green throat. |
Widespread and relatively common. Often considered a large hummingbird by inexperienced birders. Sits on a perch in the open waiting for butterflies or dragonflies. Male has a bright white throat. Back view. Additional photo. |
From front. |