Galbula cyanicollis
The Blue-necked Jacamar (Galbula cyanicollis) is a stunning member of the jacamar family, showcasing a vibrant palette that makes it a true gem of the Amazonian rainforest. Measuring approximately 19-22 cm (7.5-8.7 inches) in length, this species is characterized by its iridescent emerald green upperparts, a striking bright blue patch on the sides of its neck and throat, and warm rufous-chestnut underparts. A long, slender, and sharply pointed black bill is a distinctive field mark, perfectly...
This species primarily inhabits humid lowland rainforests, favoring forest edges, clearings, secondary growth, and riverine forests, typically found at elevations up to 1000 meters.
The diet of the Blue-necked Jacamar consists almost exclusively of flying insects, including butterflies, moths, dragonflies, beetles, and wasps, which they capture in aerial sallies.
Blue-necked Jacamars are diurnal birds that spend significant periods perched motionless on exposed branches, patiently scanning for prey. Their foraging strategy is classic flycatching: they sally forth to snatch insects mid-air with their long bills, often returning to the same favored perch. P...
The Blue-necked Jacamar is a resident species widely distributed across the Amazon Basin in South America. Its primary range extends from eastern Colombia, southern Venezuela, and the Guianas, south through eastern Ecuador and eastern Peru, northern Bolivia, and into a vast portion of Brazil, gen...
Least Concern
- The dazzling, metallic sheen of the Blue-necked Jacamar's plumage is not due to pigments, but rather to the microscopic structure of their feathers, which refract and reflect light. - Despite their superficial resemblance in hunting style, Jacamars are often called 'New World Bee-eaters,' but t...