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Emerald toucanet

Aulacorhynchus prasinus

Photo by Ismael Chaves
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

Small flocks, usually consisting of 5–10 birds, move through the forest with a direct and rapid flight. This species is primarily an arboreal fruit-eater, but will also take insects, lizards, small birds, and their eggs.

Species ID Suggestions

Emerald toucanet

Aulacorhynchus prasinus

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¡Oh que lindo, gran foto¡

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PublishedJanuary 19, 2016

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