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Tawny-tufted Toucanets
The Tawny-tufted Toucanets (Selenidera nattereri) – also known as Natterer’s Toucanets – are toucans found in Brazil, Colombia, French Guiana, Guyana and Venezuela; where they inhabit subtropical or tropical moist…
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Birds
Black-billed Mountain-toucans
The Black-billed Mountain-toucans (Andigena nigrirostris) are South American toucans found in humid highland forests in the Andes of western Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador and far northern Peru. Subspecies and Distribution: Andigena…
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Birds
Breeding Golden Pheasants
The Golden Pheasant or Red Golden Pheasant is one of the best known and easiest pheasants to keep and breed in backyard aviaries. Some can become quite confiding, taking treats…
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Birds
Spotted Munias
The Scaly-breasted Munias (Lonchura punctulata) are also known as Spotted Munias or Nutmeg Mannikins. In captivity, these popular aviary birds are more commonly referred to as “Spice Finches.” Distribution /…
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Bird Breeders
Turn a Gourd into a Bird House
How to Turn a Gourd into a Bird House for the Purple Martin (or other birds): Choose a gourd that is 8″ – 14″ in diameter with a skin that…
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Birds
Pale-mandibled Aracaris
The Pale-mandibled Aracaris (Pteroglossus erythropygius) is sometimes classified as a subspecies of the Collared Aracari (Pteroglossus torquatus) whom it resembles except for some differences in the beak and chest coloration.…
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Birds
Toucan-barbets
Toucan Barbets (genus Semnornis) occur naturally in the Neotropics (Central and South America). Description The Semnornis barbets are colorful and fairly large barbets, measuring between 18 – 21 cm. Behavior…
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