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Groove-billed Ani (Tijo, zopilotillo, garrapatero piquiestriado)

Crotophaga sulcirostris

Description:

is an odd-looking tropical bird in the cuckoo family with a long tail and a large, curved beak. It is a resident species throughout most of its range, from southern Texas, central Mexico and The Bahamas, through Central America... More @ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crotophaga_... and

Habitat:

Like other anis, the Groove-billed is found in open and partly open country, such as pastures, savanna, and orchards. It feeds largely on a mixed diet of insects, seeds, and fruits.

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5 Comments

outsidegirl0
outsidegirl0 10 years ago

amazing series!

Mark Ridgway
Mark Ridgway 10 years ago

Excellent photo. That strange looking beak is dinosaurish.

Reza Hashemizadeh
Reza Hashemizadeh 10 years ago

Wonderful !

AustinC
AustinC 10 years ago

Awesome shot!

hernandezwolf99
hernandezwolf99 10 years ago

That birds beak is.....wow!

Alajuela, Costa Rica

Spotted on Jul 27, 2013
Submitted on Apr 10, 2014

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