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| 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. |
