About Galbalcyrhynchus purusianus Goeldi, 1904
Size
Description: The Purus jacamar (Galbalcyrhynchus purusianus Goeldi, 1904) measures 20 cm (7.9 in) in length and weighs 50 g (1.8 oz).
Body and Bill Structure
It has a stouter body and a more robust bill than many other jacamars.
Adult Plumage
Its plumage is almost entirely chestnut, with dark bronzy coloration on the forehead, crown, wings, and tail.
Juvenile Traits
Juvenile Purus jacamars are paler overall and have shorter bills than adults.
Geographic Range
Distribution and habitat: The Purus jacamar occurs in the upper Amazon Basin of eastern Peru, western Brazil, and northern Bolivia.
Habitat Preferences
Within this humid region, it lives in both primary and secondary terra firme and várzea forests, and it prefers forest edges along waterways and oxbow lakes.
