The Rufous-tailed JacamarGalbula ruficauda breeds in the tropical New World in southern Mexico, Central America South America as far south as southern Brazil and Ecuador. The jacamars are elegant brightly colored birds with long bills and tails.
This species is a resident breeder in a range of dry or moist woodlands and scrub.
The Jacamar hunts from a perch, sitting with its bill tilted up, then flying out to catch flying insects.
These were photographed at Arenal, Selva Verde Biological Station and Carcara National Park.