Many-banded Aracari
Pteroglossus pluricinctus
(L 16-17")
in Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru,
and Venezuela...found individually
or in groups of a dozen.
and Venezuela...found individually
or in groups of a dozen.
Sacha Lodge
18Mar2017
The tips and edges of bird bills
have nerve endings allowing them
to feel what it is touching and
manipulating.
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.
feather tongue; pluricinctus in
Latin means many banded.
© John V.
Moore
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