About the Great Jacamar
The Great Jacamar (Jacamerops aureus) is a species of bird in the Jacamars family (Galbulidae), within the order Piciformes. This family contains 18 recognized species worldwide.
Use the eBird species code grejac2 when logging sightings in eBird or other citizen science platforms.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Piciformes |
| Family | Jacamars (Galbulidae) |
| Species | Jacamerops aureus |
| Species Codes | grejac2, GREJ, GRJA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Great Jacamar belong to?
The Great Jacamar (Jacamerops aureus) belongs to the Jacamars family (Galbulidae), in the order Piciformes.
How can I identify the Great Jacamar?
The Great Jacamar is a member of the Jacamars family. Check field guides or upload a photo to our AI Bird Identifier for help.
Where can I report a Great Jacamar sighting?
You can log sightings of Great Jacamar on eBird (ebird.org) using species code grejac2, or on iNaturalist.