About the Paradise Jacamar
The Paradise Jacamar (Galbula dea) is a species of bird in the Jacamars family (Galbulidae), within the order Piciformes. This family contains 18 recognized species worldwide.
Use the eBird species code parjac1 when logging sightings in eBird or other citizen science platforms.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Piciformes |
| Family | Jacamars (Galbulidae) |
| Species | Galbula dea |
| Species Codes | parjac1, PAJA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Paradise Jacamar belong to?
The Paradise Jacamar (Galbula dea) belongs to the Jacamars family (Galbulidae), in the order Piciformes.
How can I identify the Paradise Jacamar?
The Paradise Jacamar is a member of the Jacamars family. Check field guides or upload a photo to our AI Bird Identifier for help.
Where can I report a Paradise Jacamar sighting?
You can log sightings of Paradise Jacamar on eBird (ebird.org) using species code parjac1, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Jacamars 18 species
More Birds in Order Piciformes
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Quick Stats
Piciformes
Order
18
Species in Family
485
iNat Observations
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