Extreme southern Colombia (El Carmen, in south-eastern Nariņo) and southern along eastern slope of Andes in eastern Ecuador (to extreme southern at Zumba); recorded once from extreme northern Peru (R Cenepa, in Cordillera del Condor). Reported occurrence in Brazil erroneous, based on a misidentified female Bluish-fronted Jacamar (Galbula cyanescens).
Rarity Status
Currently this species is not classified as a rarity in this country OR information has not been updated.
Population
Estimated population is 2,500 - 9,999 (2010) and decreasing.
Status VU
Habitat destruction and fragmentation due to small-scale agriculture, and for tea and coffee plantations, is the main threat.
For more information see BirdLife International Species Factsheet.
Similar Species
Male White-chinned Jacamar (Galbula tombacea) which lacks bluish sheen to crown, dark rufous throat and prominent eye-ring. Female lacks dark rufous underparts (not pale ochraceous-cinnamon).
References
See References.
BirdLife International Species Factsheet