Pteroglossus pluricinctus
(L 16-17" Wt 7.7 11.0 oz)
in Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru,
and Venezuela...found individually
or in groups of a dozen.
The tips and edges of bird bills
have nerve endings allowing them
to feel what it is touching and
manipulating.
(R Lederer and C Burr)
Pteroglossus in Greek means
feather tongue; pluricinctus in
Latin means many banded.
© John V.
Moore
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