Rufous-tailed Jacamar
Rufous-tailed Jacamar
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The Rufous-tailed Jacamar is a widespread and common jacamar, easily recognized by its iridescent green body, rufous underparts, and long, pointed rufous tail. It is an active insectivore of various open forest habitats.
Where to spot
Forest edges, clearings, open woodlands, secondary growth, and savanna habitats across a vast range from southern Mexico through Central America to northern and central South America.
How to spot
Look for it on exposed perches at the edge of forests or clearings. The combination of iridescent green, rufous belly, and rufous tail is unmistakable. Listen for its high-pitched, trilling call.
When to spot
Year-round; most active during the morning and late afternoon.
Where to spot
Forest edges, clearings, open woodlands, secondary growth, and savanna habitats across a vast range from southern Mexico through Central America to northern and central South America.
How to spot
Look for it on exposed perches at the edge of forests or clearings. The combination of iridescent green, rufous belly, and rufous tail is unmistakable. Listen for its high-pitched, trilling call.
When to spot
Year-round; most active during the morning and late afternoon.
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Rufous-tailed Jacamars often perch conspicuously on exposed branches, making them relatively easy to spot. They are highly adept at catching flying insects in quick, acrobatic sallies.
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