About The Word Jacamar
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Jacamar
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What's The Definition Of Jacamar?
[n] tropical American insectivorous bird having a long sharp bill and iridescent green or bronze plumage
Synonyms | Synonyms for Jacamar: Related Terms | Find terms related to Jacamar: See Also | family Galbulidae | Galbulidae | piciform bird Jacamar In Webster's Dictionary \Jac"a*mar`\, n. [F. jacamar, Braz. jacamarica; cf. Sp.
jacamar.] (Zo["o]l.)
Any one of numerous species of tropical American birds of the
genus {Galbula} and allied genera. They are allied to the
kingfishers, but climb on tree trunks like nuthatches, and
feed upon insects. Their colors are often brilliant.
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