Great Jacamar
Great Jacamar
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The Great Jacamar is the largest species within the jacamar family, characterized by its robust build, iridescent green plumage, and a large, stout, black bill. It is a powerful insectivore of the forest interior.
Where to spot
Humid lowland and foothill forests, often in dense undergrowth or mid-story, across a wide range in Central and South America from Costa Rica to southern Brazil.
How to spot
Scan the mid-story of primary or mature secondary forests. It often perches very still. Listen for its loud, distinctive whistling calls, which can help locate it.
When to spot
Year-round; most active during the morning and late afternoon.
Where to spot
Humid lowland and foothill forests, often in dense undergrowth or mid-story, across a wide range in Central and South America from Costa Rica to southern Brazil.
How to spot
Scan the mid-story of primary or mature secondary forests. It often perches very still. Listen for its loud, distinctive whistling calls, which can help locate it.
When to spot
Year-round; most active during the morning and late afternoon.
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Despite its large size, the Great Jacamar is often inconspicuous, preferring to perch quietly in the mid-story of dense forests, making it a challenging bird to spot.
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