Green Aracari
Pteroglossus viridis
Diet
Eats mostly fruit but is known to eat insects, small frogs, and lizards.
Habitat
Found in groups in the treetops of tropical forests.
Nesting
Nests in pre-existing tree cavities where the female lays 2-4 white eggs. Both parents care for the chicks for 6-8 weeks until its beak develops and it fledges.
Did you know?
This is one of few toucan species that is sexually dimorphic. Males have a black head and neck while those of the female are brown.