the harlequin tree frog , rhacophorus pardalis , is a species of frog in the rhacophoridae family found in brunei , indonesia , malaysia , thailand , and the philippines .

its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests , subtropical or tropical moist montane forests , freshwater marshes , and intermittent freshwater marshes .

it is threatened by habitat loss .

harlequin tree frog

peek - a - boo ! a nervous harlequin tree frog protects its eyes and displays its colors in brunei .
peek - a - boo ! a nervous harlequin tree frog protects its eyes and displays its colors in brunei . – society for the study of amphibians and reptiles
citation : mačát , z . , h . ahmad sah , and t . ulmar grafe . 2015 . rhacophorus pardalis ( harlequin tree frog ) . defensive behavior . herpetological review 46 ( 3 ) : 418 .
this is another gliding frog , with flaps between the fingers . they are commonly found at the frog pond of kubah national park .
medium sized tree frog , with red / orange webbings on leg . pic # 1 was taken with uv light and they seems to have an interesting glow in the eyes .
zdeněk mačát and colleagues were herping in temburong national park in brunei when they spotted a harlequin tree frog and upon attempting to capture the frog saw that it began to behave to protect itself . the frog covered its eyes by rotating its forelimbs to the side of its head and its webbed toes covered both eyes entirely . the frog remained immobile for more than two minutes . during those minutes , the group realized that by rotating its forelimbs , the frog achieved two things : first , protecting its eyes but , second , flashing its red and yellow sides in warning to a potential challenger .
the tiger frog was discovered in 2007 in southwestern colombian . little is known about the frog except that it is not believed to be toxic . rather with its bright coloring , the frog seems to be mimicking other poisonous animals to deter predators . this gorgeous frog is threatened by destruction of the forests where it lives .
thanks , @ drnamgyal . being tree frogs , they also use the webbings in their legs to help them glide from higher up of trees .
this frog might be called the planet’s most beautiful frog . it has been a pin - up on dozens of wildlife calendars and cards . but its beauty has a purpose—to help it to survive . when at rest , the frog’s eyes are closed . but if disturbed , the sudden appearance of its bright red eyes may startle a predator for a second or two—enough time for the frog to leap away . with its large toe pads and long thin limbs , it can climb trees easily . the red - eyed tree frog lives in tropical forests from southern mexico through much of central america . we used this frog on a poster we created to help spread awareness of the global amphibian crisis ( you can download the poster for free ) :
a small population of harlequin frogs was discovered about 6 years ago in the rainmaker preserve in costa rica , one of the last remnants of primary rainforest in the central pacific .
in the monteverde cloud forest preserve of costa rica , there were once so many harlequin frog species ( atelopus ) that it was hard not to step on them when walking alongside streams . but during the 1980s and 1990s , most of these frogs vanished due to deadly infectious diseases brought on by changing water and air temperatures .
harlequin frogs are usually black or brown with spots or streaks that can be a combination of yellow , orange , red , blue , or green . they live in the moist , tropical forests in central and southwestern south america .
research done in costa rica shows that global warming makes clouds form higher above the forests where they cannot bring as much moisture to the ecosystems below . dry spells are getting longer and in turn , many species are disappearing . rising temperatures also shrink the cloud forests , which forces species to live closer together , spreading fungal diseases . the harlequin frog is on its way to extinction .
this lovely frog , native to the subtropical or tropical most lowland forests and rivers of venezuela has translucent skin , to help hide it among the leaves .
these handsome frogs seem to have a perpetual smile on their faces . white’s tree frogs are often kept as pets , but they are happiest when left alone in their native home : the woodland and scrub close to water in northeast australia and new guinea .
i am passing along a care2 petition to urge costa rica’s ambassador escalante to do everything in his power to save this colorful little frog , along with many other endangered species affected by climate change .
this frog is among up to 30 different species of frogs that can be found in a small area inside kubah national park , fondly called , the frog pond . the pond is not man - made but rather trampling from wild pigs over hundreds of years . a visit to kubah national park is not complete without a night walk to the frog pond at dusk / night where you will hear amazing sounds , and a recording of this sounds was entered into a competition , which won the most beautiful sound in the world earlier this year ! follow this link to hear to the sound : urltoken
the wood frog’s beauty is more subtle that that of its tropical cousins , yet its colors seems to mimic the color of rocks , bark , and fallen leaves in the forests in which it lives . this frog is america’s most northernmost species , ranging from northeast usa to the arctic circle in alaska and canada . wood frogs have already begun hibernating . first they find a place under the leaf litter or in a crack in a log or rock to settle for their winter nap . they’ll slowly begin to freeze as soon as temperatures reach the freezing point . then the frog’s blood will stop flowing , its lungs , heart and muscles will stop functioning , and ice will fill the body cavity : they will go from frog to frogsicle , until they begin to thaw in the warm temperatures of spring .
this frog has a bright red head and body speckled with black spots . because of its blue legs , it is also called the blue jeans frog . like many brilliantly - colored animals , the frogs’ bright color serves as a warning— don’t eat me or you’ll be sorry ! it forages on the forest floor eating small ants and termites , from which it derives the chemicals needed to synthesize the poison . it lives in tropical rainforests of nicaragua , costa rica , and panama .
this frog uses its heavily webbed hands and feet to glide . it presumably forages in canopy . it gathers in breeding aggregations in swampy forest , at marshes , ponds and quiet pools , and is common along logging roads where streams are blocked and form pools . the call is a brief raspy chuckle . eggs are laid and tadpoles develop in standing water .
one of the most beautiful of the madagascan frogs , the malagasy rainbow frog is adapted for a burrowing lifestyle . it is able to live under the ground for up to 10 months . but it also has claws on its forefeet to help it cling to vertical canyon walls to escape floods or predators . unfortunately thousands of these frogs are captured every year for the pet trade .
a recent report from the world wildlife fund highlighted the amazing discoveries of the past decade in the amazonian biome . according to the report , between 1999 and 2009 more than 1 , 200 new species of plants and vertebrates were discovered in the amazon – a rate of one new species every three days – confirming the amazon as one of the most diverse places on earth . ranitomeya amazonica , another beautiful poision dart frog , is one of the most extraordinary of these newly discovered species . its main habitat is lowland moist forest near the iquitos area in peru .
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justification : listed as least concern in view of its wide distribution , tolerance of a degree of habitat modification , presumed large population , and because it is unlikely to be declining fast enough to qualify for listing in a more threatened category .
this species is known from several localities in peninsular malaysia ( and pulau tiga island ) and is widespread in sumatra ( including siberut and sipora ) , borneo ( brunei , indonesia and malaysia ) , and the philippines ( mindanao , negros , bohol and luzon ) . it probably occurs more widely than current records suggest , especially in areas between known sites . it has been recorded up to 1 , 015m asl .
it is locally common in intact forest and forest edge but patchily distributed and activity patterns are temporally variable . it can form moderate - sized breeding aggregations .
it is an inhabitant of primary and secondary rainforest . it breeds at swampy forest pools . it is widely distributed through the forest , probably in higher strata , and descends to the shrub layer and forms breeding aggregations around rain pools , even at the edge of forest .
its range includes several protected areas . prevention of further deforestation is the most important conservation measure .
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small to medium in size , with males reaching 39 - 55 mm and females 55 - 71 mm . snout is rounded . fingers iii , iv , v are fully webbed and bear expanded discs . the outer edge of the hand and forearm have a wide flap of skin . toes are fully webbed . the heel has a rounded flap of skin . dorsum is smooth , venter is coarsely granular ( inger and stuebing 2005 ) . males have nuptial pads ( harvey et al . 2002 ) .
dorsum is tan to reddish brown , often with an x - shaped darker marking on the back . several white spots are often present , with some individuals having yellow or blue spots on the dorsal surfaces . flanks are yellowish with black spots . venter is yellowish with orange reticulation . webbing is orange - red ( inger and stuebing 2005 ) .
the tadpole has an oval , deep body , with total length reaching up to 45 mm . the tail has a narrow tip . body is pale light brown . black spots may be present on the body , or just a single spot on the side of the head . spotting pattern can resemble that of
tadpoles lack white glandular patches on the venter ( inger and stuebing 2005 ) .
peninsular malaysia ; pulau tiga island ( malaysia ) , sumatra ( indonesia ) , kalimantan ( borneo : indonesia ) , sabah and sarawak ( borneo : malaysia ) , and the southern philippines ( mindanao , negros , bohol and luzon islands ) . occurs from sea level to 1 , 015 m asl . found in both primary and secondary rainforest ( diesmos et al . 2004 ; inger and stuebing 2005 ) .
the primary threat is loss of habitat through deforestation ( due to logging ) ( diesmos et al . 2004 ) .
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. in : iucn 2008 . 2008 iucn red list of threatened species . www . iucnredlist . org . downloaded on 27 april 2009 .
harvey , m . b . , pemberton , a . j . , and smith , e . n . ( 2002 ) . ' ' new and poorly known parachuting frogs ( rhacophoridae :
inger , r . f . and stuebing , r . b . ( 2005 ) .
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the golden toad became extinct 30 years after its discovery in 1976 . they were found only in the monteverde cloud forest reserve of costa rica , where hundreds would breed in shallow forest pools . the golden toad has become a symbol of the plight of frogs and toads worldwide—we don’t want other amphibians to suffer the same fate as this beautiful creature .
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about two - thirds of over 110 species of these brightly - colored frogs have vanished since the 1980s . their decline is attributed to the destruction of their native forests , collection by the pet trade , and fungal infection ( chytrid fungus ) .
some of the information from this post came from frogs and toads ( a golden guide ) by dave showler , illustrated by barry croucher / wildlife art ltd .
disease is the bullet killing frogs , but climate change is pulling the trigger . global warming is wreaking havoc on amphibians and will cause staggering losses of biodiversity if we don’t do something fast .
here is more information about the cloud forest of costa rica from the monteverde conservation league .
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small to medium in size , with males reaching 39 - 55 mm and females 55 - 71 mm . snout is rounded . fingers iii , iv , v are fully webbed and bear expanded discs . the outer edge of the hand and forearm have a wide flap of skin . toes are fully webbed . the heel has a rounded flap of skin . dorsum is smooth , venter is coarsely granular ( inger and stuebing 2005 ) . males have nuptial pads ( harvey et al . 2002 ) . dorsum is tan to reddish brown , often with an x - shaped darker marking on the back . several white spots are often present , with some individuals having yellow or blue spots on the dorsal surfaces . flanks are yellowish with black spots . venter is yellowish with orange reticulation . webbing is orange - red ( inger and stuebing 2005 ) . the tadpole has an oval , deep body , with total length reaching up to 45 mm . the tail has a narrow tip . body is pale light brown . black spots may be present on the body , or just a single spot on the side of the head . spotting pattern can resemble that of rana chalconota , but r . pardalis tadpoles lack white glandular patches on the venter ( inger and stuebing 2005 ) .
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gibberrhynchium is a small afrotropical genus of potter wasps .

it was considered to be monotypic with the only species being gibberhynchium masariforme ( giordani soika 1934 ) , which is widely distributed though central africa ( democratic republic of congo , malawi , tanzania , zambia and zimbabwe ) .

a second species , gibberrhynchium gibber , was described by josef gusenleitner in 2002 from the democratic republic of congo .

gibberrhynchium

afrodynerus monstruosus ( giordani soika , 1934 ) ( eritrea . also palaearctic region )
cameroon , djibouti , eritrea , ethiopia , ghana , mali , niger , nigeria , sudan . also in the palaearctic region )
eritrea , mauritania , nigeria , sudan , yemen . also in the palaearctic region )
angola , benin , burkina faso , cameroon , democratic republic of congo , equatorial guinea , eritrea , ethiopia , gabon , gambia , ghana , guinea bissau , ivory coast , kenya , mali , mozambique , nigeria , republic of congo , republic of guinea , senegal , sierra leone , south africa , sudan , tanzania , uganda , zimbabwe . also in the palaearctic region )
[ probably a synonym of antodynerus oogaster ( gribodo , 1895 ) . the type material ( museum dresden ) was destroyed during world war ii ] ( tanzania )
burkina faso , democratic republic of congo , gambia , kenya , malawi , mali , mozambique , nigeria , senegal , south africa , tanzania , zimbabwe . also in the palaearctic region )
burkina faso , chad , djibouti , mali . also in the palaearctic region )
chad , eritrea , ethiopia , niger , somalia . also in the palaearctic region )
somalia , south africa , sudan , uganda . also in the palaearctic and oriental regions )
verde , central african republic , chad ,
congo
, democratic republic of congo , equatorial guinea , eritrea , ethiopia , gabon , gambia , ivory coast , kenya , liberia , malawi , mali , mauritania , mozambique , namibia , niger , nigeria , rwanda , senegal , sierra leone , somalia , south africa , sudan , tanzania , togo , uganda , yemen , zambia , zimbabwe . also in the palaearctic region . in the malagasy subregion recorded from seychelles ( aldabra , assumption , astove , cosmoledo ) , comoros ( grande comore , anjouan ) , mayotte and madagascar ) .
. also in the palaearctic region ) . in the malagasy subregion recorded from seychelles ( aldabra )
congo
, democratic republic of congo , eritrea , ethiopia , gambia , ivory coast , kenya , mali , mozambique , namibia , niger , nigeria , senegal , south africa , tanzania ( tanzania , zanzibar ) , togo , uganda , yemen . also in the palaearctic region )
angola , democratic republic of congo , eritrea , ethiopia , somalia , tanzania , yemen , zimbabwe . also in the palaearctic region )
( de saussure , 1852 ) ( angola , botswana , burkina faso , democratic republic of congo , eritrea , ethiopia , kenya , mali , mozambique , namibia , niger , nigeria , senegal , socotra , somalia , south africa , sudan , tanzania ( tanzania , zanzibar ) , yemen . also in the palaearctic region )
( eustenancistrocerus ) inconstans ( de saussure , 1863 ) ( chad , eritrea , mali , sudan .
burkina faso , eritrea , ethiopia , mali , niger , senegal , sudan . also in the palaearctic region )
angola , burkina faso , democratic republic of congo , ghana , ivory coast , kenya , republic of congo , senegal , tanzania , togo . also in the palaearctic region )
djibouti , eritrea , ethiopia , niger , nigeria , sudan . also in the palaearctic region )
cameroon , democratic republic of congo , ethiopia , mali , niger , senegal ( ? ) , south africa . also in the palaearctic region )
cameroon , mali , niger , senegal , sudan . also in the palaearctic region )
( paragris ) spinosuscula de saussure , 1852 ( eritrea , ethiopia , kenya .
( gribodo , 1884 ) ( eritrea , ethiopia , kenya , somalia , sudan , yemen .
burkina faso , cameroon , central african republic , democratic republic of congo , equatorial guinea , eritrea , ethiopia , gabon , gambia , ghana , mali , niger , nigeria , republic of congo , republic of guinea , senegal , somalia , sudan , togo , uganda . also in the palaearctic region )
burundi , djibouti , kenya , south africa , sudan , tanzania , zimbabwe . also in the palaearctic region )
. a revision of the vespidae of the belgian congo based on the collection of the american museum congo expedition , with a list of ethiopian diplopterous wasps .
latreille , in south africa , with a revision of the ethiopian species ( hymenoptera . )
a catalogue of the vespidae of the malagasy subregion ( insecta , hymenoptera ) .
a catalogue of the eumeninae ( hymenoptera : vespidae ) of the ethiopian region excluding malagasy subregion . part i : introduction , key to genera , genera
a catalogue of the eumeninae ( hymenoptera : vespidae ) of the ethiopian region excluding malagasy subregion . part ii : genera
carpenter , j . m . , j . gusenleitner , & m . madl . 2010b . a catalogue of the eumeninae ( hymenoptera : vespidae ) of the ethiopian region excluding malagasy subregion . part iii : classification , additions , corrections and index . linzer biologische beiträge 42 ( 1 ) : 919 - 1004 .
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plagiolabra is a neotropical genus of potter wasps currently containing 2 species found in the gran chaco biogeographical province of central south america .
postepipona is a genus of potter wasps known from madagascar and the island of socotra in yemen .
ischnogasteroides is an afrotropical and palearctic genus of potter wasps with a single species , ischnogasteroides flavus .
hypancistrocerus is a rather small neotropical genus of potter wasps which is very close to the genus stenodynerus .
polybia rejecta is a species of social wasp found in the neotropics region of the world .
pseudonortonia is a fairly large genus of potter wasps with a rich afrotropical fauna , as well as with several species trhoughtout the palearctic and indomalayan regions .
delta conoideum , the mason wasp , is a species of potter wasp in the subfamily eumeninae of the family vespidae .
eumenes maxillosus is a species of potter wasp in the subfamily eumeninae of the family vespidae .
pseudodontodynerus is a genus of potter wasps distributed throughout the palearctic , indomalayan and afrotropical regions .
xanthodynerus is a genus of potter wasps known from the afrotropical and palearctic regions .
tricarinodynerus is a genus of potter wasps known from the afrotropical and palearctic regions .
tachymenes is a small ( 3 species currently recognized ) afrotropical genus of potter wasps restricted to southern africa .
stellepipona is a small ( 7 species currently recognized ) afrotropical genus of potter wasps .
zetheumenidion is a small afrotropical genus of potter wasps currently containing 5 species , one of them with two recognized subspecies .
pachodynerus carpenteri is a potter wasp classified in the family vespidae , subfamily eumeninae , native to mexico , colombia and venezuela .
pteromenes is a monotypical afrotropical genus of potter wasps known from eastern africa ( kenya and somalia ) .
extreuodynerus is an afrotropical genus of potter wasps with a single described species extreuodynerus mirificus .
gastrodynerus is a small south - western nearctic genus of potter wasps with four currently recognized species , all of them found in mexico .
leucodynerus is a nearctic genus of small sized potter wasps distributed in south western united states and northern mexico .
anterhynchium is an afrotropical , indomalayan , australian and palearctic genus of potter wasps .
montezumia is a primarily neotropical genus of medium to large sized potter wasps geographically ranging from the united states to argentina .
katamenes arbustorum is a species of potter wasp in the subfamily eumeninae of the family vespidae .
emeryrhynchium is a monotypical afrotropical genus of potter wasps known from ecuatorial africa ( democratic republic of congo , equatorial guinea and sierra leone ) .
cephalastor is a small neotropical genus of potter wasps ( hymenoptera : vespidae : eumeninae ) currently containing 14 species .
maricopodynerus is a nearctic genus of potter wasps distributed west of the 100° western meridian in the united states and mexico .
aruodynerus is an australasian genus of potter wasps known from aru and new guinea .
hypalastoroides is a neotropical genus of potter wasps with a few nearctic and andean species .
interzumia is an afrotropical genus of potter wasps with a single species , interzumia rufonigra .


the curl-crested aracari ( us / ˌɑːrəˈsɑːri / ahr-ə-sahr-ee , uk / ˌɑːrəˈsɑːri / arr-ə-sahr-ee or / ˌɑːrəˈkɑːri / arr-ə-kahr-ee ) , or curl-crested araçari ( pteroglossus beauharnaesii ) , also known as the curly-crested aracari , is a species of bird in the ramphastidae family , the toucans .

curl - crested aracari

handfed , tame baby aracaris . green aracari - 2150 curl crested aracari - 3950
you can see our curl - crested aracari up close during special feedings held twice a day .
curl - crested aracari ( pteroglossus beauharnaesii ) is a species of bird in the ramphastidae family .
the curl - crested aracari is deserving of notice on account of its beautiful , variegated plumage .
the curl - crested aracari ( pteroglossus beauharnaesii ) is a south american toucan that is named after its distinctive curly head feathers .
the curl - crested aracari , also known as the curly - crested aracari , is a species of bird in the ramphastidae family , and is closely related to the toucans . it was named for it ' s unique curly crest of feathers . the curl - crested aracari can be found in amazonian peru , brazil and bolivia south of the amazon river . its natural habitat is tropical moist lowland forests . more
the curl - crested aracari , also known as the curly - crested aracari , is a species of bird in the ramphastidae family , the toucans . on account of its relatively long tail and curly crest , it was formerly placed in the monotypic genus beauharnaisius .
behavior : the curl - crested aracari is a social bird . it will sleep with up to five adults and their fledged offspring in the same nesting hole .
curl - crested aracari are the largest in the smaller classification of aracaris , weighing just under 10 ounces . in the wild , they inhabit rainforests throughout south america .
the curl - crested aracari is classified as least concern . does not qualify for a more at risk category . widespread and abundant taxa are included in this category .
habitat / range : the curl - crested aracari inhabits tropical moist lowland forests of western amazonia in southern peru ( south of the amazon ) , western brazil and northern bolivia .
the curl - crested aracari is a beautifully colored , glossy - feathered bird with curled feathers on its crown . it is one of only three toucan species with red feathers on the nape and shoulders , and it is the most colorful of small toucan species . once only kept in captivity in zoos / aquariums , the curl - crested aracari has been successfully bred and is available as a pet .
the curl crested aracaris weigh about 210 grams or 7 . 4 oz and are tied with black neck aracaris for the number two position in size after the chestnut eared aracari . ( ref : jerry jennings )
curl - crested aracari ( pteroglossus beauharnaesii ) , a member of the toucan family and native to the amazon rainforest of south america . living in parker aviary , san diego zoo . conservation status : least concern
“curl - crested aracaris are exquisitely beautiful and peaceful additions to the mixed species aviary , and their friendly disposition makes them fantastic pets . curl - crested aracaris are the most intelligent and cuddly of the toucanets and aracaris , and by far the most colorful of all toucan species . ”
curl - crested aracari are threatened by the outlaws who cage and trade them as pets , or poach them for meat and medicine . however , the biggest threat to this species is the same of most birds today ; habitat loss . one of the largest contributions to the habitat destruction of the aracari is the mining of bauxite , a mineral that is used for the production of aluminum products . one way to fight off this threat and aid our friendly curl - crested aracaris is to lessen the demand of aluminum products . for years , the curl - crested aracari has managed to maintain its populations enough to be listed as “least concern” .
curl - crested aracaris are beautiful and peaceful birds . unlike some toucan species that cannot be kept with smaller size birds , the curl - crested aracari can be kept in a mixed species aviary . when hand - fed , they bond closely to their human companions and they enjoy being a part of the family . they can even be potty trained and can learn to perform tricks .
the curl - crested aracari is uncommon in the forest canopy of amazonia , on the south side of the amazon and lower marañon rivers . it is known to range up to 900 m along the foothill of the andes . it also occurs in
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hello everyone ! i am new to bird - dom . i hope to someday have flighty friendly flocks of friends ! i am particularly interested in ramphastids . dream bird ? toco toucan . secondary dream bird ? keel billed . tertiary dream bird ? curl crested aracari .
taken june 29 , 2013 at the bird store about the curl crested aracari toucan : curl - crested aracaris are among the largest in the aracari family , with an average weight of just under 10 ounces . they are found in a broad range of rainforest habitats throughout south america and are currently not endangered . their colorful body , speckled chest , and curly hair - do make for one intriguing bird which many believe sets them apart as one of the most captivating of all the toucan species . i must say i have to agree .
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size : this aracari reaches lengths of 16 - 18 inches ( 41 – 46 cm ) .
the curl - crested aracari ( or “curls” , as referred to by the toucan world of enthusiasts ) are a vibrant colored , glossy - coated bird with curled feathers on it ' s crown , hence its name . it is one of three toucan species with red feathers on its nape and shoulders and is most colorful of the small toucan species . it ' s also the most cuddly and smart of the family . the curl - crested aracari are peaceful birds , which has made them easy to keep and breed in captivity when once , they were only kept in zoos and aquariums .
because of its peaceful nature , the curl - crested aracari can be kept with other small birds in an aviary . when they are raised being hand - fed they even form close bonds to their captors and become one of the family . they are not only peaceful and cooperative , but very smart . curl - crested aracari are capable of being potty trained and performing tricks ! to some keeper ' s disappointment , the bird cannot mimic or talk the way other parrot species can . they are fairly quiet and only make loud calls when agitated or excited . some may find this is a blessing .
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the curl - crested aracari is found in the southwestern section of the amazon basin , with the amazon river being its northern range limit . near the amazon river , its range extends east to about the madeira river , while it in the southern half of its range extends east to around the xingu river . more
the curl - crested aracari range includes central and southern brazil , ranging as far east as the mouth of the madeira river and westward to the lowland forests of eastern peru and south into northern bolivia . near the amazon river , its range stretches east to about the madeira river . its southern half of its range extends east to the xingu river .
the curl - crested araçari is part of the toucan family . toucans are easily recognized birds with an over - sized and colorful bill that allows them to pluck fruit from vegetation as well as drink water from the crevices of trees .
you may remember jeff from one of my past posts in the species special feature series on curl - crested aracaris . without further ado , i’ll give the floor to jeff , this time to discuss in more depth toucans as pets .
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toco toucan $ 23k a pair 3 years old ; curl crested aracaries $ 7500 a pair 4 and 5 years old ; collared aracaries 2 years old $ 2200 pair ; african pied hornbills $ 2000 pair ; redbilled hornbilled $ 550 a pair .
curl - crested araçaris are found in western brazil into southeastern peru and northeastern bolivia , in tropical moist lowland forests . they are arboreal and diurnal . araçaris are considered mainly frugivorous , but are actually omnivores , occasionally consuming eggs or young birds .
the curl - crested aracari is one of the more spectacularly plumaged aracari , and one of the more stranger looking birds . unlike any other aracari , or any other bird , it has modified head feathers that resemble shiny black pieces of plastic . it is from these modified feathers that this species gets its name . it is restricted to lowland terra firme forest of western amazonia in southern peru ( south of the amazon ) , western brazil , and northern bolivia . apart from the bizarre head ornamentation , the curl - crested aracari is a quite pretty toucan , with a red back , yellow underparts with a single red breast ban , and a quite ornately patterned , multicolored bill . it overlaps in terra firme forest with both lettered aracari ( pteroglossus inscriptus ) and ivory - billed aracari ( pteroglossus azara ) , both of which have different underpart and bill patterns , the two features important in identifying aracaris . it is more similar to chestnut - eared aracari ( pteroglossus castanotis ) , which also has yellow underparts with a single red breast band . chestnut - eared differs by having a dark brown , as oppose to yellow throat , a mostly dark bill , and is found more in riverine habitats , as opposed to terra firme forest . calls very different from other aracaris , a loud rising “ eeee - yak . ” moves in small groups through the canopy , foraging in fruiting trees .
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the curl - crested aracari is deserving of notice on account of its beautiful , variegated plumage .
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curl - crested aracari enthusiasts , jeff and ken , house 5 curl - crested toucans and consider them part of the family . they and their 5 toucans live in northern california . rocky lives in jeff ' s home office and flies freely around their home . he is treated most like a pet . oskar and shirley are tame because of being hand - raised , but live outside in an aviary connected to the house and have access to jeff ' s home office through the window . the others are breeding pairs and are not tame . they live in a large aviary off - site that more resembles their home in the wild .
once jerry had “cracked the code” and was producing a large number of curl - crested babies , he offered to sell me one . we named the new kid on the block rocky , after the flying squirrel . he was very sweet and settled into our home easily .
curl - crested aracari need space to fly freely and play with their toys . they are highly active birds and eat a diet consistent of fruit they ' d naturally find in the wild . like many bird species , you may avoid citric acid because of its ability to aid the absorption of iron which can be bad for birds kept as pets . a low - iron protein source should be provided to them .
curl - crested aracaris make their nests in abandoned hollows of trees ( usually left from woodpeckers ) . once its found a suitable place to lay its eggs , it lays three or four and incubates them for just over two weeks time . chicks are born blind and hairless , but after a month and a half or so , the chicks will gain some plumage and learn to fly with the guidance of their parent birds . if the bird is not nesting with its partner , curl - crested aracaris will roost in groups of five or more birds .
curl - crested aracaris are highly active and need plenty of space to both fly and play ; their cages should also have enough toys for entertainment . their diet consists primarily of fruit in the wild , and the same should be replicated in our homes . because citric acid facilitates the absorption of iron , it is recommended not to give this species any citric fruits . in addition to a wide variety of fruits , their diet should be supplemented with a low - iron protein source . curl - crested aracaris are very peaceful and can even be kept with other birds .
hand fed curl crested aracaris . one of the most affectionate and cuddly of all the aracaris ! extremely small number expected to be available this year . located in middle tennessee , nationwide shipping available . when it comes to choosing a breeder , bigger is not always better . references happily . . .
curl - crested aracaris are among the largest in the aracari family , with an average weight of just under 10 ounces . they are found in a broad range of rainforest habitats throughout south america and are currently not endangered . their colorful body , speckled chest , and curly hair - do make for one intriguing bird which many believe sets them apart as one of the most captivating of all the toucan species . i must say i have to agree .
curl - crested araçaris are a beautifully colored , glossy - feathered birds with curled feathers on their crown . these modified head feathers are unlike any other araçari and resemble shiny black pieces of plastic . they have a long tail and zygodactyl feet . they have relatively small wings , suitable only for short distance flights .
that’s definitely interesting , anita , that he did that as an aracari too . touk was an amazing bird – thank you for sharing him with us . 🙂
. the curl - crested aracari has a black cap and nape made out of curly tape - like feathers . the throat is yellow with dusky spots . the mantle and rump are red with the rest of upperparts and tail dusky greenish . the underparts are yellow with a distinctive red band across mid belly . most of the lower mandible is creamy yellow . the tip of the bill and upper mandible are reddish and chestnut with a greenish stripe along the upper mandible . it is similar to
to further describe its beauty , the curl - crested aracari has bare skin that is blue around its eyes . the feathers on his face have hardened black tips . its belly plumage are yellowish with a single red band on its breast and elaborate pattern on its beak . its tail is long and varies in colors of dark green , red , yellow to brown , and black . one could describe its features on and on . the female birds have smaller beaks and bodies than its male counterpart .
i am very excited to continue this series of toucan species interviews today featuring a true toucan man named jeff and his eclectic flock which just so happens to include some of the most fascinating - looking toucans of all the 38 + species – curl - crested aracaris . but before we begin , just in case you missed them , be sure to check out these fun posts with our other toucan friends , touk the green aracari , pixie the swainson’s , pogo the keel - billed , and yoshi the emerald toucanet .
toucans and aracari are different in cage need / space , diet and even how they move . being
smacked
by a toco can hurt . because they are such big birds a bite will pinch ( no where near the pressure of a parrot ) . but to kill things they grab and smack the item . if mad at you they can smack and that hurts . i am not into feeding live food such as pinkies that the large toucans eat . they hop to get where they are going . very nice birds though . curl cresteds are great aracari and make wonderful pets / easy to travel with . the toucans and aracari do learn some tricks if you take the time .
under the international code of zoological nomenclature , the valid form and source of the name for the well - known curl - crested aracari should remain pteroglossus beauharnaesii wagler , 1832 . although it is an incorrect subsequent spelling , its challenger , pteroglossus beauharnaisii , is a nomen oblitum . pteroglossus beauharnaesii wagler , 1832 has been in universal use since 1900 , and it is protected either by article 23 . 9 or 33 . 3 . 1 of the code , depending on the interpretation of the way the younger name was introduced .
the curl - crested ' s long bill allows it to reach and feed on many kinds of fruits native to the amazon ( such as figs ) . the serrated bill is the perfect tool for the job . few other species of bird in their habitat can yield the amount of fruit a toucan can in one season . this is what makes the aracari an important species for dispersing seeds and keeping the ecological balance of the rainforest . ficus and other fuiting trees are dependent on the toucan ' s efficiency to spread their seeds and produce .
an aracari , on the other hand , can be incorporated into a human household fairly easily . rocky , my curl - crested aracari , follows me around our ( admittedly , quite small ) house , turning corners from room to room in flight in a way daisy the toco or jimmy the swainson’s could never do in that restricted area . when rocky wants some alone time , he goes back to his cage or perches on the edge of a shallow bowl sitting on top our microwave which he has made his poop station in the kitchen / family room . he joins us on the couch without having to drive the dogs out of the room first , and jumps down your shirt to be snuggled or squeezes into a space between you and a pillow or you and a dog or person for a group nap . and he craves physical contact in general . this was also true of the green aracari i had ( my first ramphastid , frank , now “stolen” by a dear friend who lives nearby and fell in love with him ) and is true for a friend’s collared aracari , rafi , who i care for sometimes .
honestly , the price tag of a toco ( $ 10000 ) / keel - billed ( $ 9000 ) / swainson ' s ( $ 5000 ) toucan , or even a curl - crested aracari ( $ 4500 ) ( a very large , and the most
toucan - like
aracari ) was not and probably will not ever be doable for me ( in the same way i could never afford a hyacinth macaw ) . if you are really put off by the prices of these larger birds , i would really encourage you to look into the smaller species of aracaris . ivory - billed aracaris are actually supposed to be the second smallest aracari ( behind the green aracari ) , and kevin is ~ 130g ( the size of a sun conure if you know how big those are ) . i don ' t know how to accurately judge him in banana - lengths lol but here ' s a pic of him holding a normal mechanical pencil and one of him cuddling with the bf . i ' d have to say that i enjoy all of the personality of a rhamphastid without the huge cage requirement and added mess .
for what this species is called in other , non - english languages , see avibase , here . as you can see we swedes now have adopted the portuguese spelling ( with cedilla ) and call it krushuvad araçari ( curl - crested araçari ) . from 2015 we use the common name araçarier ( araçari ' s ) for all the species in pteroglossus , but before that they were called both arassarier or aracarier . how the portuguese spelling came in favour here is a bit hard to understand , and quite a few have a hard time accepting it , but it does help with how it´s pronunciated ( in swedish ) ; arra - sári . however , compare with the
original
one ; today ' s black - necked aracari pteroglossus aracari linnaeus 1758 ( here ) as
ramphastos aracari
, and its explanation , in jobling ' s hbw alive key , here . which spelling is the most appropriate one , in english , i do not know . . .
short , l . l . & bonan , a . ( 2018 ) . curl - crested araçari ( pteroglossus beauharnaisii ) . in : del hoyo , j . , elliott , a . , sargatal , j . , christie , d . a . & de juana , e . ( eds . ) . handbook of the birds of the world alive . lynx edicions , barcelona . ( retrieved from urltoken on 9 july 2018 ) .
description : the most interesting characteristic of the curl - crested aracari is the shiny , black curled feathers on its head that look like pieces of plastic or curled ribbon . the bare skin around the eyes is blue ; the whitish - yellow facial feathers have hardened black tips ; the patterned , multicolored bill has an orange tip ; the back is red ; the breast is yellow with red blotches and a single red band . the tail is long , varying in color but has a greenish - bronze dominant color . this species is often considered to be the most attractive and colorful of the smaller toucans . the bill of the female is shorter than the male’s .
my first toucan was a green aracari , hand - raised by a breeder in southern california . his name ( the bird , not the breeder ) was frank and he was a great ramphastid ambassador . when tonia ( current owner of pogo the keel - billed toucan ) was first thinking of getting a toucan , she heard about frank from the yahoo toucans ramphastid group and came to visit with her husband , armando , and her sister , emily . frank won them all over . my sister , who lives in milwaukee , met frank and later went on to get a green aracari and a swainson’s toucan . another friend in the bay area also visited extensively with frank before acquiring his own green aracari .
in addition to his curls , jeff also provides a home to an 8 year old female eclectus , ichigo ; numerous songbirds ; and breeding pairs of blue - crowned hanging parrots and stella’s lorikeets . brazilian cardinals and a white - crested laughing thrush share the aviary with the curl couple , oskar and shirley . i met jeff through the toucan network of friends that i have been lucky to build over the past year . he is an amazing resource on all things toucan and i know you’ll enjoy hearing about his passion for curls .
as for comparing them with other ramphastid species , i would say that as one of the larger aracaris , they approach the toucans in intelligence without all of the attendant issues that make keeping the large toucans as pets a bad idea for most people . it may just be my impression , but the curl - cresteds seem to have a bit more “presence” than some of their smaller relatives . because of their physical uniqueness – larger size , relatively heavy bodies , bills shaped more like the toucans than the aracaris , and of course their unique , curly - feathered hair - dos – they were classified in a separate genus ( beauharnaisius ) for many years , and though now they have been brought into the pteroglossus ( aracari ) genus , in many ways they still seem rather transitional between pteroglossus and ramphastos , giving them an aracari personality in a toucan body .
i purchased my curl - cresteds from jerry jennings . initially , i had purchased a non - tame pair to breed and set them up in the outdoor aviary adjacent to the house . at the time , jerry had not yet succeeded in breeding curls and no babies were available .
the second , cultural reason ( and i think one actually can speak of animal cultures ) is that the large toucans are more aggressive and singular than aracaris . aracaris sleep in their tree holes every night , sometimes in fairly large family groups , even when they’re not breeding . aracari families sometimes communally raise the breeding pair’s chicks . the large toucans generally only use their nest holes during the breeding season . this cultural tendency to feel comfortable with and even crave close physical contact shapes the aracari personality in a way that makes them more suitable as companions for us flightless , biped apes .
jeff and his partner , ken , are the proud owners of not just one , but five curl - crested aracaris ( or “curls” as they are commonly referred to in the toucan world ) . they live in northern california and their curly flock includes : rocky , the “pet” , who is 4 years old and lives in a large cage in jeff’s home office and spends most of his days out free - flying the house ; oskar and shirley , 3 years old , who are a tame , hand - raised pair that live in an aviary attached to the house with access to jeff’s home office through a window ; and another non - tame breeder pair which are kept in a large aviary off - site .
last thing to say about large toucans vs . aracaris : noise . though none of them compare with a parrot’s screech , the beautiful , haunting call of a swainson’s carries for miles , which is why i had to eventually part with my jimmy . the call of the toco carries for blocks . and the call of a friend’s keel - billed can be heard by neighbors . not so with an aracari – another thing that makes them an easier fit for life with humans .
hi , jeff . thank you so much for taking the time to share your toucan wisdom with us . you are definitely one of my favorite people to talk toucans with ! you are always so generous with your time and often offer people on the toucan forum a lot of useful advice when it comes to caring for and adopting toucans . you are quite a big aracari fan and often seem to try and steer people away from the larger toucans as pets . is that intentional ?
but i do have an agenda in trying to direct new bird keepers away from the large toucans as house pets . i’ve kept four and still currently have two tocos . i previously had a swainson’s and my first toucan was a plate - billed mountain toucan . all were hand - raised and tame , but large toucan tame and aracari tame are two different things . the main differences as far as one considering taking a ramphastid on as a companion animal are two – logistical and cultural .
one big aracari fan in particular is jeff hunter , who i was fortunate to meet through the yahoo toucan forum and has proceeded to make me fall in love with aracaris with each subsequent conversation we have . he always contributes really interesting information to the forum and has experience with several different species of toucan , both large and small . jeff’s views on toucans as pets are in alignment with my own and i knew he would do a much better job than i to help weigh the differences between the large vs . small toucans as pets .
i have tuki , a 4 year old curl from jerry jennings’s farm . she is adorable . she sleeps in her own little cat bed that looks like the hollow of a tree every night . wants to taste all of our food . and cuddles with us in the evening before getting into her own bed . we love her to bits , and she greets us every time we come in the door . she has a different greeting for each one of us , and she recognizes each of our steps before we are in the house .
i eventually had the opportunity to purchase an unrelated pair of hand - raised curl babies , oskar and shirley . i then transferred the wild pair to a friend’s breeding facility where they would have more privacy . i put the new pair of babies in my aviary adjacent to my office . they remain tame after several years and i occasionally open the window and let them into the office to play with me or visitors . i’m hoping that because they are used to people , they will feel more at ease breeding in an aviary in such close proximity to the house .
probably the most challenging thing about owning an aracari is providing it with a suitable home and keeping that home ( and your home ) clean . a large cage is absolutely necessary , and plenty of time out of the cage is a requisite . you also need to devise a way to keep fruit splatter under control . i use flexible plastic sheeting that comes in rolls around three sides of the cage to keep our walls clean and a sheet of plexiglas sits on top of the cage . you still need to clean the walls and floors occasionally , as well as hose down the cage .
jerry jennings , president / director of emerald forest bird gardens fallbrook , ca also imported this species in 2004 , and sold some curly - crested aracaris to the dallas world aquarium and the riverbanks zoo in columbia , south carolina . at this point in time , over 40 pairs are scattered around the united states that were sold by jerry jennings , who himself has 14 breeding pairs . at this point in time sufficient breeding pairs are set up in the united states for this species to be available to private aviculturists . adrienne reeves , who bought one of his curly - rested aracaris contributed her pet marley ' s photos for publication on the avianweb .
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besides just the price though . . . . you say you want a toucan because they are more
mild
than a macaw . that is not necessarily the truth . my aracari is usually chill ( the breeder admitted that he was an extremely cuddly baby and rather calm ) , but even then he is more often than not bouncing around the room . i can deal with that because he is relatively small ( about the size of a large conure ) , and has a nice big cage to play in , but if you get a larger aracari or toucan you will have a bird that is the equivalent of a kid on a sugar high that can cross half the room with one good hop . big cage , lots of energy . . . yes they are quieter than a macaw but they definitely will not sit on a perch for more than a few minutes like one . finally , have you done some research into their diet ? all rhamphastids have a very specialized diet , low in iron , because they are susceptible to hemochromatosis ( iron - storage disease ) . you must only feed low - iron softball pellets , and low iron fruits / veggies ( blueberries , melon , papaya , apple , pears , carrots , cherries , sweet potato , etc ) as well as no citrus .
each day starts with chopping fruit – if you’re not a morning person , don’t get an aracari . i usually have the birds fed by about 8 : 30 am . i let rocky out in the morning while i’m preparing food to cruise the living room and spend time with ken before he goes to work ( i work from home ) . when i go into my office , rocky joins me there , going in and out of his cage freely , landing on my head , playing in the bookshelves , and banging his toys around . if it’s a sunny day , i give him a few hours in a ( metal ) sunning cage on our deck . while he’s on the deck , i can let oskar and shirley inside .
they also have a soft , whining sound that is used when being stroked or petted – i believe this is probably the sound that chicks make to solicit food . and finally , they have a loud , car - alarm call probably most owners will never hear . it’s a high , descending whoop and i think it is used to call to flock members that are far out of sight . when i first put my wild breeding pair in the aviary , they did it for a few days in the morning . i think they were trying to see if any other curl - cresteds were in hearing range . occasionally , my tame pair will make this cry in the morning , just once or twice . even rocky may do it in the morning if i have overslept and am not down to greet him at the usual time .
oh yes i have looked into the toucans quite a lot i know about their diets and what - not which can be costly but then again pets are costly . as for mild , mild is relative what i meant by that is the from what i have read and people on here have said toucans tend to be less emotional then macaws and the like , and quiet too , i dont mind the flying all around getting into trouble bit that is half the fun of a bird . i am just having trouble justifying to my self the absurdly high cost of toucans to myself without having had hands on time with one , tocans live 25 years or less and many cost as much as a macaw or twice as much . if i remember right the ivory billed is the smallest of the aracari just how large is he in regards to say a banana for scale
tocos are unique among ramphastids in a number of ways . according to the literature , they are the only non - forest species , preferring generally open country dotted with trees . and , probably as part and parcel of that ( fewer trees = lower concentration of food per acre ) , they don’t usually travel in the large , often mixed flocks that other toucans do . swainson’s and keel - billeds , for example , will travel through the rainforest in very loose flocks of 5 to 7 or more individuals , often mixed with aracaris . so do the mountain toucans and the large uber - family that makes up the ramphastos vitellinis group ( 6 to 8 subspecies , depending on who’s counting ) . tocos usually travel singly or , at most , in pairs . all the aracaris travel in large family and “tribe” groups ( related families ) , often mixing with other aracari species as well .
i own an aracari ( same family as toucans ) and can say after doing my research not too long ago , that yes , the bigger rhamphastids are going to be pricey . because these birds aren ' t being bred or sold by many people , prices can fluctuate depending the seller and availability . for example , my ivory - billed was originally $ 1800 , already below the average price of $ 2000 asked by other reputable breeders . in the end i got him for $ 1200
on sale
because he was the absolute last bird the breeder had from the last season . $ 5000 for a swainson ' s is not unusual at all , though you may find some around $ 3000 who are older , maybe not - hand tamed , etc . most people want babies so that they can socialize and bond with them ( though in my experience , having bought an older bird this is not 100 % necessary ) .
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one of the several species of aracaris that could be seen at eye level during our tour to the cristalino reserve .
hi jeff ! you have quite the enviable flock . how did you first become interested in toucans ?
i can’t even remember how i first became interested in toucans . i’ve kept birds since i was a child – parakeets , finches , and so forth . i probably got it from my dad , who had a pet parakeet when i was a baby and was always fascinated by animals . when i lived in japan in the 70s and 80s , i had a few large parrots , cockatoos , and lories . i think i ventured across jerry jenning’s website ( emerald forest bird gardens ) in perhaps 2006 ? i was intrigued by his description of the difference between toucans and parrots .
after several years here , frank made the final sacrifice and got adopted by a close friend in the area . i still see frank regularly and he’s very happy in his new home .
i’ve had three other toucans . my first larger toucan , dino , was a very rare species – a plate - billed mountain toucan . he was also bred in southern california , though since then , all representatives of the species have been sent to the dallas world aquarium and no more remain in the pet trade . i have also owned a swainson’s toucan named jimmy and a toco toucan named daisy , who now has a toco mate named mario .
whenever i let oskar and shirley inside , they gather on the playpen on top of rocky’s cage . shirley , who is rocky’s sister from another clutch , seems intent on murdering rocky , so he has to be in his cage when the pair are in my office . oskar and shirley are presently courting and perhaps this year they will breed .
breeding is not my main goal , but i would like to keep this species going in captivity since they make such good pets . there are only a handful of breeders at this point and i’d like to do my part .
birds generally rest during the mid - day period , being most active in the mornings and toward dusk . rocky usually spends most of the afternoon in his cage , spacing out , by his own choice . oskar and shirley often retreat to their nest log in the afternoon for a nap . for some reason , rocky seems to bathe late in the afternoon , almost every day . oskar and shirley usually bathe in the morning . no clue as to why it’s different .
rocky often joins us in the living room while we’re watching tv in the evening . he enjoys spending that time tucked into a little blanket someone made just for him . he seems to like being wrapped up . occasionally , he pops out , takes a poop break on one of his special stands with trays underneath , then comes back .
they have a repertoire of about five calls that i’ve been able to identify . there is a sharp , loud , staccato warning call that can be irritating . they use it when fearful – a cat , a hawk , a new person , or a plane in the sky . they have a low , chortling sound that is their most frequent call , used as a greeting , it seems to me . they have a loud trill / purr / chatter that is used when happy – at having received some food or being reunited with a long - lost loved one ( like after not seeing you for 30 minutes ) .
he likes to sit on the back of the couch behind your head and preen your hair or have you reach back and stroke him in that position , to which he responds with baby begging sounds . he also likes his beak stroked or rubbed gently .
if i take a short afternoon break from work , rocky will join me on the couch , diving into a crack between me and the couch or me and the dog i’m sitting next to to sleep and be pet .
it has taken him two years to get used to our newer dog . at first , he was afraid and a little aggressive , but now he simply walk up to him and stares or gives him a tentative poke in the thigh . the dog just looks at him like , “what , me , worry ? ” but we always supervise their interactions .
rocky also enjoys being hand fed tidbits of food . we keep a small cup of his pellets in the living room to hand feed him from time to time . he demands whatever you’re eating , so we usually cage him during our mealtimes – although he often manages to get a tiny piece of toast in the morning .
unlike the larger toucans , in my experience , aracaris don’t use passing of food back and forth to strengthen the pair bond . the males do , however , offer food to the female , but i have never seen a female reciprocate . once you give rocky a treat , he isn’t going to give it back . what he does do is fly around the room , showing it off to everyone , “see what i’ve got ! you don’t have this ! it’s my special treat ! ”
i haven’t trained rocky to do anything . after the first year , he trained himself to poop on the two stands with trays that we have in our living area . he never poops on people or furniture . i haven’t trained him to “step - up” either – sometimes he will and sometimes i just gently reach for him and enclose him in my hand . when i need to put him in his cage , i make him fly to the couch and he waits there for me to pick him up . i suppose i could train him but…i’m too lazy and i don’t see the need .
lots of things , actually . i find them stunningly beautiful and to be honest , that’s an important factor for me . they are also so affectionate and playful , without any of the common parrot problems such as biting , destroying furniture , feather plucking , or screaming . they are easy to care for and feed , and are happy to just sit playing in their cage most of the day in the presence of their human flock . they enjoy cuddling , but aren’t desolate if you can’t spend hours exclusively devoted to them , like some cockatoos would be .
they are just so happy , cheerful , and easy to have around . they are also a species for which i think we humans can successfully meet their physical , emotional , and social needs , which is important .
they don’t eat much , so the expense of the food is minimal , but feeding aracaris is more trouble than just buying a bag of seeds or pellets , obviously . i’m feeding other even more labor - intensive birds , so to me , they’re easy . additionally , i live in california where tropical fruits are readily and inexpensively available year - round .
i would certainly recommend a hand - fed baby as a pet – if and only if you have the necessary time and space to fulfill its needs . on the other hand , if you’re simply going to park it in a cage all day while you’re off at work , i think a canary , parakeet , or cockateil is a more ethical choice for a pet . aracaris are , by nature , much more social and deserve extended opportunities for interaction , ranging from focal to ambient attention ( ie . just being in the same room as you ) .
perfect description – if only cassette tape also had body . it feels just like it looks – like little
curls . their feathers are smooth and solid , without any barbs . they are shiny too , like little strips of black patent leather that you curled with scissors , as if making a bow for a christmas present .
i’d like to express my appreciation to jeff for sharing not only a piece of his life with us in this interview , but also for always readily sharing his toucan expertise with me when i’m either in need or just simply feeling curious . his enthusiasm and wealth of knowledge have been so beneficial to me and i am so glad i was able to connect with him . all of the photos and video in this post were provided by jeff . best wishes to jeff , ken , and their spectacular flock !
i loved reading this interview . so fun and educational . i would like to point out that touk used to share anything that he loved eating ie cherries , blueberries and grapes . . he would try to feed them to marlean’s and my hand . he was the best bird ever .
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natural vocalizations from a group of 5 about 30m up in canopy of tall cecropia in low terra firme forest .
a few assorted barks . wind noise below 100hz filtered . bird singing from atop canopy next to the 50m tower , in terra firme forest .
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