About the Purplish Jacamar
The Purplish Jacamar (Galbula chalcothorax) 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 purjac1 when logging sightings in eBird or other citizen science platforms.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Piciformes |
| Family | Jacamars (Galbulidae) |
| Species | Galbula chalcothorax |
| Species Codes | purjac1, PUJA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Purplish Jacamar belong to?
The Purplish Jacamar (Galbula chalcothorax) belongs to the Jacamars family (Galbulidae), in the order Piciformes.
How can I identify the Purplish Jacamar?
The Purplish 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 Purplish Jacamar sighting?
You can log sightings of Purplish Jacamar on eBird (ebird.org) using species code purjac1, or on iNaturalist.