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Emerald Toucanet

Aulacorhynchus prasinus

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10.3104, -84.81

Field Notes

Description:

Small toucan, dark green in coloration

Habitat:

Tropical rainforest

Notes:

Likes to nest near it's prey. In this case, across the path from a resplendent quetzal's nest. They have been know to take their chicks.

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PublishedJuly 15, 2011

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