Green Aracaris
(Pteroglossus Viridsare)
Green Aracaris, (Pteroglossus Viridisare) is the smallest species of toucans,

Weighing around 120 grams. Green Aracaris are small bodied birds with an

average length of about 9 to 10 inches and a bill length between 2 to 3 inches.

Green Aracaris are one of the few toucans with sexually dimorphic plumage.

Both males and females are identical in color except for the plumage on their

head. The male has a solid black head while the female's head is more of a

reddish / plum brown color. The Green Aracaris are found in Colombia,

Guyana, Suriname and Venezuela. They are one of the easiest of toucans

to care for and breed. We feed a diet of fresh chopped fruits, veggies, a

little greens and Mazuri Soft bill Diet (Purina Mill's Zoo Line of diets).

Toucans are cavity dwellers and like to nest in a deep hollow tree trunk

or a partly hollow palm log.