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Smooth-billed Ani

Crotophaga ani

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Field Notes

Description:

Foraging often with cows. Sometimes chasing ants "warrior or ants" (Eciton sp.) To hunt insects fleeing the attack of these. Form flocks in open areas.

Habitat:

Frequents pastures, savannas, crops, gardens, second growth, swamps and woodlands cleared.

Reference Links:

INBio. Species of Costa Rica -Crotophaga ani

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PublishedNovember 24, 2013

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