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Toucans, araçaris
Order:
Piciformes
Family: Ramphastidae
33 species
forests of neotropics;
34-66 cm; contrasting plumage patterns, brightly colored bill and bare eye skin; bill large, serrate, with nostrils at extreme dorsal base; wings short, rounded; tail long; legs strong;
gregarious foragers on fruits, invertebrates, nestlings of other species;
cavity-nesters; altricial young; sexes similar; monogamous; 2-4 eggs; biparental care.
Collared Aracari Pteroglossus torquatus calling
Red-billed Toucan Ramphastos tucanus calling
