About the Brown Jacamar
The brown jacamar is a species of bird in the family Galbulidae. It is found in Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, Peru, Suriname, and Venezuela.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Piciformes |
| Family | Jacamars (Galbulidae) |
| Species | Brachygalba lugubris |
| Species Codes | brojac2, BRJA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Brown Jacamar belong to?
The Brown Jacamar (Brachygalba lugubris) belongs to the Jacamars family (Galbulidae), in the order Piciformes.
How can I identify the Brown Jacamar?
The brown jacamar is a species of bird in the family Galbulidae. It is found in Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, Peru, Suriname, and Venezuela....
Where can I report a Brown Jacamar sighting?
You can log sightings of Brown Jacamar on eBird (ebird.org) using species code brojac2, or on iNaturalist.
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More Birds in Order Piciformes
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Quick Stats
Piciformes
Order
18
Species in Family
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