Purplish Jacamar
Galbula chalcothorax
(L 9.25")
Sacha Lodge
18Mar2017
Usually at low elevations...
plumage color varies among
individuals.
plumage color varies among
individuals.
Galbula means oriole... from
the Tupi language of South
America; chalcothorax is Greek
for copper breast.
the Tupi language of South
America; chalcothorax is Greek
for copper breast.
If at all possible linger with birds.
(John Sill)
(John Sill)
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Harvey
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Library
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