Collared aracari (Pteroglossus torquatus) is living in small flocks (10-15 birds). The fledglings are not only feed by the parents but also by other members of the flock. This is the only toucan species, where this has been observed so far.|Collared Aracari (Pteroglossus torquatus)


Collared aracari (Pteroglossus torquatus) is primarily an arboreal fruit-eater, but will also take insects, lizards, eggs, and other small prey. When the jungle is dense, it is well camouflaged, even with it's colorful feathers and bill.


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Location: Puerto Viejo de Talamanca, Limón Province, Costa Rica
Photo credit: © Johannes Oehl / Alamy / Afripics
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