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Purplish Jacamar

Galbula chalcothorax

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, and Norway.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇪🇨 Ecuador

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (حيوانات)
Phylum
Chordata (حبليات)
Class
Aves (طيور)
Order
Piciformes (نقاريات الشكل)
Family
Galbulidae
Genus
Galbula
Species
Galbula chalcothorax (Purplish Jacamar)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ムラサキキリハシ
Chinese 紫鶲鴷
Spanish Jacamar Purpúreo
French Jacamar violacé
German Purpurglanzvogel
Portuguese ariramba-violácea
Russian Пурпуровая якамара

Similar Species in Galbula

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Blue-cheeked Jacamar
Galbula cyanicollis
Least Concern
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Bluish-fronted Jacamar
Galbula cyanescens
Least Concern
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Rufous-tailed Jacamar
Galbula ruficauda
Least Concern
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Green-tailed Jacamar
Galbula galbula
Least Concern
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Cerise-crowned Jacamar
Galbula chalcocephala
Least Concern
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Paradise Jacamar
Galbula dea
Least Concern
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Bronzy Jacamar
Galbula leucogastra
Least Concern
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White-chinned Jacamar
Galbula tombacea
Least Concern
View all species in Galbula →

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Compare Species

vs Blue-cheeked Jacamar vs Bluish-fronted Jacamar vs Rufous-tailed Jacamar vs Green-tailed Jacamar

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Purplish Jacamar?
The scientific name of Purplish Jacamar is Galbula chalcothorax. It belongs to the genus Galbula.
What is the conservation status of Purplish Jacamar?
Purplish Jacamar (Galbula chalcothorax) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Purplish Jacamar live?
Purplish Jacamar is found in Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, and Norway.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador, Norway.
What family does Purplish Jacamar belong to?
Purplish Jacamar (Galbula chalcothorax) belongs to the genus Galbula, which is part of the taxonomic family Galbulidae.
Is Purplish Jacamar endangered?
No, Purplish Jacamar (Galbula chalcothorax) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Purplish Jacamar belong to?
Purplish Jacamar (Galbula chalcothorax) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (حيوانات).
What are the closest relatives of Purplish Jacamar?
The closest relatives of Purplish Jacamar in the genus Galbula include Blue-cheeked Jacamar, Bluish-fronted Jacamar, Rufous-tailed Jacamar, Green-tailed Jacamar, Cerise-crowned Jacamar.

Native Range — 3 Countries

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Genus Galbula — 11 Species

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Blue-cheeked Jacamar
Galbula cyanicollis
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Bluish-fronted Jacamar
Galbula cyanescens
LC 🐾
Rufous-tailed Jacamar
Galbula ruficauda
LC 🐾
Green-tailed Jacamar
Galbula galbula
LC 🐾
Cerise-crowned Jacamar
Galbula chalcocephala
LC 🐾
Paradise Jacamar
Galbula dea
LC
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Purplish Jacamar
Galbula chalcothorax
LC
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Bronzy Jacamar
Galbula leucogastra
LC 🐾
White-chinned Jacamar
Galbula tombacea
LC 🐾
Yellow-billed Jacamar
Galbula albirostris
LC 🐾
Coppery-chested Jacamar
Galbula pastazae
VU
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