Galbulidae
Galbulidae is a small family of birds commonly known as jacamars, placed in the order Piciformes. They are distributed across the tropical Americas, from southern North America through Central America and into much of South America, inhabiting forests, woodland edges, and savannas, often near water. Jacamars are adept aerial insectivores and are typically observed perched conspicuously while watching for prey, then plunging to catch insects in flight.
Physical characteristics of galbulids include slender bodies, long down-curved bills, and often iridescent plumage in greens,
Behavior and ecology: Jacamars are principally insectivorous, feeding on flying insects and other small prey. They
Reproduction: Nests are typically cavities in trees, abandoned termitaria, or other woody cavities. Both parents participate
Systematics and status: The family Galbulidae comprises two extant genera, Galbula and Jacamerops, encompassing roughly 18