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Purpurglanzvogel

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 (Tier)
Phylum
Chordata (Chordatiere)
Class
Aves (Vögel)
Order
Piciformes (Spechtvögel)
Family
Galbulidae
Genus
Galbula
Species
Galbula chalcothorax (Purpurglanzvogel)

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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Blauhals-Glanzvogel
Galbula cyanicollis
Least Concern
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Blaustirn-Glanzvogel
Galbula cyanescens
Least Concern
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Bronzeglanzvogel
Galbula leucogastra
Least Concern
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Gelbschnabel-Glanzvogel
Galbula albirostris
Least Concern
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Grünschwanz-Glanzvogel
Galbula galbula
Least Concern
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Kupferglanzvogel
Galbula pastazae
Vulnerable
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Paradiesglanzvogel
Galbula dea
Least Concern
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Rotschwanz-Glanzvogel
Galbula ruficauda
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Purpurglanzvogel?
The scientific name of Purpurglanzvogel is Galbula chalcothorax. It belongs to the genus Galbula.
What is the conservation status of Purpurglanzvogel?
Purpurglanzvogel (Galbula chalcothorax) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Purpurglanzvogel live?
Purpurglanzvogel is found in Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, and Norway.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador, Norway.
What family does Purpurglanzvogel belong to?
Purpurglanzvogel (Galbula chalcothorax) belongs to the genus Galbula, which is part of the taxonomic family Galbulidae.
Is Purpurglanzvogel endangered?
No, Purpurglanzvogel (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 Purpurglanzvogel belong to?
Purpurglanzvogel (Galbula chalcothorax) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).
What are the closest relatives of Purpurglanzvogel?
The closest relatives of Purpurglanzvogel in the genus Galbula include Blauhals-Glanzvogel, Blaustirn-Glanzvogel, Bronzeglanzvogel, Gelbschnabel-Glanzvogel, Grünschwanz-Glanzvogel.

Native Range — 3 Countries

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Genus Galbula — 11 Species

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Blauhals-Glanzvogel
Galbula cyanicollis
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Blaustirn-Glanzvogel
Galbula cyanescens
LC 🐾
Bronzeglanzvogel
Galbula leucogastra
LC 🐾
Gelbschnabel-Glanzvogel
Galbula albirostris
LC 🐾
Grünschwanz-Glanzvogel
Galbula galbula
LC 🐾
Kupferglanzvogel
Galbula pastazae
VU 🐾
Paradiesglanzvogel
Galbula dea
LC
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Purpurglanzvogel
Galbula chalcothorax
LC
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Rotschwanz-Glanzvogel
Galbula ruficauda
LC 🐾
Weißkinn-Glanzvogel
Galbula tombacea
LC 🐾
Cerise-crowned Jacamar
Galbula chalcocephala
LC
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