Coppery-tailed Jacamar
Coppery-tailed Jacamar
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The Coppery-tailed Jacamar is an iridescent green jacamar known for its distinct coppery-bronze tail, which differentiates it from similar species. It is a species of humid Andean foothills.
Where to spot
Humid foothill and lower montane forests, typically at elevations between 500 and 1,800 meters, in the Andes of Colombia, Ecuador, and northern Peru.
How to spot
Search the understory and mid-story of humid Andean forests. Look specifically for the coppery tail sheen to confirm identification. Its calls are high-pitched and somewhat mournful.
When to spot
Year-round; most easily found during early morning or late afternoon when actively foraging.
Where to spot
Humid foothill and lower montane forests, typically at elevations between 500 and 1,800 meters, in the Andes of Colombia, Ecuador, and northern Peru.
How to spot
Search the understory and mid-story of humid Andean forests. Look specifically for the coppery tail sheen to confirm identification. Its calls are high-pitched and somewhat mournful.
When to spot
Year-round; most easily found during early morning or late afternoon when actively foraging.
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Its name, 'pastazae,' refers to the Pastaza River in Ecuador, near where it was first described, highlighting its association with the Andean foothills.
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