Birds of Venezuela


Yellow-billed Jacamar (Galbula albirostris chalcocephala) Leticia, Colombia
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Found in 'tierra firma' forest.
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Paradise Jacamar (Galbula dea) Novo Mundo, MT, Brazil
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A large jacamar generally on the highest branches.


Green-tailed Jacamar (Galbula galbula) Inírida, Guainía, Colombia
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Eating butterfly.


Bronzy Jacamar (Galbula leucogastra) Mitu, Vaupes, Colombia
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Virtually identical to the Purplish Jacamar.
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Rufous-tailed Jacamar (Galbula ruficauda) REGUA, Cachoeiras de Macacu, RJ, Brazil
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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.
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