The Jacamars (Galbulidae) are a family of 18 species, found from tropical South and Central America, extending up to Mexico.

The jacamars are small to medium sized, glossy elegant birds with long bills and tails. In appearance and behaviour they show resemblances to the Old World bee-eaters, as most ariel insectivores tend to have short wide bills as opposed to long thin ones.

Jacamars are insectivores, taking a variety of insect prey - many specialize on butterflies and moths - by hawking in the air. Birds sit in favoured perches and sally towards the prey when it is close enough. Only the Great Jacamar varies from the rest of the family, taking prey by gleaning and occasionally taking small lizards and spiders.