Blue-cheeked Jacamar
Blue-cheeked Jacamar
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The Blue-cheeked Jacamar is a beautiful iridescent green bird with a long, slender bill, characterized by a blue wash on its cheeks and a rufous belly. It is an agile insectivore of the forest understory.
Where to spot
Humid lowland and foothill forests, forest edges, and second growth, primarily in the southwestern Amazon basin of Bolivia and Peru.
How to spot
Look for it perched on low to mid-level branches. The blue cheek patch is a key identifier. Listen for its high-pitched, clear calls.
When to spot
Year-round; typically most active during the morning and late afternoon.
Where to spot
Humid lowland and foothill forests, forest edges, and second growth, primarily in the southwestern Amazon basin of Bolivia and Peru.
How to spot
Look for it perched on low to mid-level branches. The blue cheek patch is a key identifier. Listen for its high-pitched, clear calls.
When to spot
Year-round; typically most active during the morning and late afternoon.
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
This species often perches patiently, sometimes for extended periods, waiting for the perfect moment to sally forth and snatch an insect out of the air.
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