About Galbula tombacea von Spix, 1824
Taxonomy and Body Measurements
The white-chinned jacamar (Galbula tombacea von Spix, 1824) measures 19 to 23.5 cm (7.5 to 9.3 in) in length and weighs 21.5 to 25 g (0.76 to 0.88 oz).
Nominate Subspecies Male Plumage
For the nominate subspecies, the male has an ash brown crown, with the rest of its upper parts colored dark metallic bronzy green. It has a small white chin spot, a glittery green throat and chest, and a reddish chestnut belly and vent area.
Nominate Subspecies Female Plumage
The female's belly is paler and ochraceous.
G. t. mentalis Subspecies Plumage
The subspecies G. t. mentalis has a larger white chin spot, and its upper parts are coppery bronze.
Nominate Subspecies Distribution
The nominate subspecies of white-chinned jacamar occurs east of the Andes, from Colombia's Meta Department southeast through Ecuador's Napo Province and Peru's Department of Loreto into western Brazil south of the Amazon River, reaching as far as the Tonantins area of Amazonas state.
G. t. mentalis Subspecies Distribution
G. t. mentalis is found further east, along both banks of the Solimões (upper Amazon) River to its confluences with the Negro and Madeira Rivers.
Habitat Preferences
This species inhabits shrubby borders and openings in terra firme, várzea, and gallery forest.
Elevational Range
It is often found along watercourses at lower elevations, and its overall elevational range extends up to 1,200 m (3,900 ft).
