Facts about Crested Aracari

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   Nesting cavities used by crested aracaris are typically 30 to 50 feet high in tree trunks, where both parents regurgitate food to feed nestlings for approximately 50 days after hatching.

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   Approximately 18 to 22 centimeters long, the crested aracari weighs only 130 to 180 grams, making it one of the smallest toucan species in the Americas.

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   Brilliant turquoise and yellow plumage on the crested aracari's head and neck serves as a visual signal for species and mate recognition within rainforest canopy habitats.

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   Pairs of crested aracaris stay bonded for multiple years and both sexes participate equally in incubating eggs for approximately 13 to 14 days.

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   Inhabiting Central and South American rainforests from southern Mexico to Peru, crested aracaris forage primarily on fruits from melastome and laurel trees rather than nuts like larger macaw species.

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   Crested aracaris live in social groups of up to 10 birds that roost together in a single tree cavity during nighttime hours.

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   The crested aracari's serrated bill comprises approximately 40 percent of its total body length, allowing it to pluck fruit from tree branches.

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