About the Purplish Jacamar
The purplish jacamar is a species of bird in the family Galbulidae. It is found in Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Piciformes |
| Family | Jacamars (Galbulidae) |
| Species | Galbula chalcothorax |
| Species Codes | purjac1, PUJA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Purplish Jacamar belong to?
The Purplish Jacamar (Galbula chalcothorax) belongs to the Jacamars family (Galbulidae), in the order Piciformes.
How can I identify the Purplish Jacamar?
The purplish jacamar is a species of bird in the family Galbulidae. It is found in Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru....
Where can I report a Purplish Jacamar sighting?
You can log sightings of Purplish Jacamar on eBird (ebird.org) using species code purjac1, 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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