About Galbula galbula (Linnaeus, 1766)
Size and Weight
The green-tailed jacamar (Galbula galbula (Linnaeus, 1766)) measures 18 to 22 cm (7.1 to 8.7 in) in length and weighs 18 to 29 g (0.63 to 1.02 oz).
Male Plumage
For males, the head, upperparts, and a band across the chest are metallic coppery green, with a slightly bluer tint on the face. The tail is bluish green, the throat is white, and the belly and vent area are reddish chestnut.
Female Plumage
Females are similar in appearance, but have a buff throat, and duller, paler underparts.
Northern Distribution Range
This species is found from the Vichada and Meta Departments of eastern Colombia, east through southern and eastern Venezuela that lies south of the Orinoco River, to the Guianas. Its range extends south into Brazil to the lower Madeira and Tapajós Rivers.
Habitat Preferences
It inhabits the borders (not the interior) of several types of humid forest, including terra firme, várzea, gallery, and mangrove forests. It prefers open woodland, savanna, and shrublands, especially areas along watercourses.
Elevational Range
It occurs at elevations ranging from sea level up to 700 m (2,300 ft).
