GREATEST HITS- SUPER SURPRISE THURSDAY!!

Posted on October 3, 2013 by Ellie and Edmond ©

GREATEST HITS- SUPER SURPRISE THURSDAY

We’re going to the rainforests of South America today to meet one gorgeous and colorful bird! We’ll have to climb to the top to find them! Are you ready?

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MEET THE CHESTNUT-EARED ARACARI!

chestnut eared aracari   Range/Habitat: Central- Northern South America/ rainforests

   Diet: Frugivore: fruit, insects

   Length/Weight: 13-16”/ 11 oz

   Conservation Status: common


Fun Facts:

  • Chestnut-eared aracari have black feathers with yellow bellies.
  • They live in the canopies of the rainforest.
  • Chestnut-eared aracari have large bills with yellow teeth like looking markings.
  • They are members of the toucan family.
  • Chestnut-eared aracari live in small groups.

We just love these gorgeous birds! Those beaks are just perfect for picking fruit from the trees! What do you think?

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Categories: adventure, Animals, birds, Children, conservation, education, Environment, nature, science, wildlife | Tags: , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

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One thought on “GREATEST HITS- SUPER SURPRISE THURSDAY!!”

  1. 48colorrainbow

    Are those related to toucans? I recently saw a show where they talked about how versatile and tough toucan beaks are.

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