Green-tailed Jacamar
Green-tailed Jacamar
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The Green-tailed Jacamar is a medium-sized jacamar characterized by its shimmering green plumage, iridescent blue-green throat, and entirely green tail. It is a common resident of humid lowland forests.
Where to spot
Humid lowland forests, particularly forest edges, clearings, and along rivers, in northeastern South America, including Venezuela, the Guianas, and northern Brazil.
How to spot
Look for it on low, exposed perches. The entirely green tail distinguishes it from the Rufous-tailed Jacamar. Listen for its high-pitched, repeated 'pee-peee-pee' call.
When to spot
Year-round; most active during the early morning and late afternoon.
Where to spot
Humid lowland forests, particularly forest edges, clearings, and along rivers, in northeastern South America, including Venezuela, the Guianas, and northern Brazil.
How to spot
Look for it on low, exposed perches. The entirely green tail distinguishes it from the Rufous-tailed Jacamar. Listen for its high-pitched, repeated 'pee-peee-pee' call.
When to spot
Year-round; most active during the early morning and late afternoon.
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Green-tailed Jacamars are known for their preference for perching on low, exposed branches, from which they survey their surroundings for insect prey.
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