Galbula pastazae Taczanowski & von Berlepsch, 1885

Taxonomy and Size

The coppery-chested jacamar (Galbula pastazae Taczanowski & von Berlepsch, 1885) measures 23 to 24 cm (9.1 to 9.4 in) in length and weighs approximately 31 to 32 g (1.1 to 1.1 oz).

Male Plumage

For males, the crown is metallic green with a blue gloss, and the rest of the upperparts are metallic bronzy green. Males have shiny green throats and breasts, and dark rufous bellies and vent areas.

Female Plumage

Females are similar to males in appearance, differing only in that females have dark rufous chins and throats.

Overall Distribution

The coppery-chested jacamar is effectively endemic to Ecuador, with only one recorded site each in far southern Colombia and far northern Peru.

Ecuador Distribution and Elevation

Within Ecuador, it occurs on the east slope of the Andes between approximately 750 to 1,500 m (2,460 to 4,920 ft) elevation.

Colombia and Peru Recorded Sites

The recorded site in Colombia is El Carmen, Nariño Department at 1,600 m (5,200 ft), and the recorded site in Peru is on the upper Comaina River, Amazonas Department at 1,430 m (4,690 ft).

Habitat Type

This species inhabits humid montane forest.

Microhabitat Occupation

It occupies the forest understory, and is found along forest edges, along watercourses, and at openings created by tree falls and landslides.