Curl-crested aracari (Pteroglossus beauharnaisii)

Estancia Bello Horizonte, Madre de Dios, Peru. Jun 16, 2022

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Thibaud Aronson

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One of the strangest toucans out there, looking at better photos than mine will reveal that the feathers of its crown are highly modified, looking like flakes of burnt and blackened plastic! Posted 3 years ago
1. Ferdy Christant
  
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  Amazing bird! It really does have odd feathers! Posted 3 years ago
2. 1. Thibaud Aronson
    
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    For sure! I'm surprised we didn't have it on JD yet! Posted 3 years ago

Calbost Niel

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Looks like a patchwork of may birds. Great shot Thibaud Posted 3 years ago
1. Thibaud Aronson
  
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  Thanks Niel! Posted 3 years ago

The Curl-crested aracari

The curl-crested aracari, curl-crested araçari or curly-crested aracari is a species of bird in the family Ramphastidae, the toucans. The species was first described by Johann Georg Wagler in 1831.

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Similar species: Woodpeckers, Barbets, Toucans

Species identified by Thibaud Aronson

By Thibaud Aronson

Uploaded Aug 6, 2022. Captured Jun 16, 2022 06:05 in Carretera Puerto Maldonado, Quince Mil, lote A1, Sublote A1, A2, Puerto Maldonado 17001, Peru.

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Canon EOS R6
f/8.0
1/200s
ISO3200
500mm

Captured in the fall. More fall photos.