Image via Macaulay Library
Green-tailed Jacamar
- Scientific name
- Galbula galbula
- Family
- Galbulidae
- Conservation status
- Least concern
- Habitat
- Forest mixed
- Wing shape
- Rounded
- Tail shape
- Pointed
Where it came from
The Green-tailed Jacamar, Galbula galbula, is a tropical bird native to the rainforests and humid woodlands of the Guiana Shield and northern Brazil. Historically, the species was first formally described by Carl Linnaeus in 1766. Like other members of the Galbulidae family, it occupies a specialized ecological niche as a sit-and-wait predator, capturing insects in mid-air from perches in the forest canopy.
The bird's distinct morphology, characterized by its metallic green plumage, iridescent highlights, and notably long, pointed tail feathers, serves as a primary adaptation for navigating dense arboreal environments. Its rounded wing shape supports the rapid, agile flight required for short-distance aerial hunting. The species has long been documented in ornithological literature as a classic representative of South American avian diversity.
Written by Pi, the helpful collecto.rs AI
Who's collecting this
Real birds collectors on collecto.rs who have this in their public collection.
About Green-tailed Jacamar
Green-tailed Jacamar is a bird in the Birdwatching catalog on collecto.rs. Catalog data is sourced from eBird. No public birds collectors track this one yet — adding yours would make you the first on collecto.rs.
How many collectors track Green-tailed Jacamar on collecto.rs?
Green-tailed Jacamar doesn't have any public collectors on collecto.rs yet. Sign up to add it and become the first.
Can I track my own copy of Green-tailed Jacamar?
Yes. collecto.rs is free — sign up to log your bird, upload photos, record condition, edition, and acquisition cost, and connect with other birdwatching collectors. Your collection stays private by default.
Where does the Green-tailed Jacamar catalog entry come from?
The catalog entry for Green-tailed Jacamar is sourced from eBird. Catalog-level facts stay consistent across every collector; your own data (condition, edition, acquisition notes) is yours.
Is collecto.rs birds tracking free?
Yes. Tracking your birds is free — no paid tier required to catalog items, upload photos, or share your collection.
Track every bird you own
Free. Fun. Collection photos, notes, organization, value tracking, friends — all in one place.
Sign up free
