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Cebus capucinus
Part of a larger group spotted in the Corcovado National Park, Costa Rica, where are they are quite abundant. Black fur, with whitish fur on neck, throat, chest, shoulders, and upper arms, a pink face, and a distinctive V-shaped area of black fur on the crown of the head.
Coastal rainforest
Native to the forests of Central America and the extreme north-western portion of South America. Although they are omnivorous, most of their diet consists of fruits. Capuchins often test for ripeness of fruit by smelling and biting, and will throw out what they don't want. Also, they will pound hard fruits onto the ground to soften them or to knock out seeds. Follow them at your own risk!
Spotted on Apr 13, 2007
Submitted on Jun 9, 2011
2 Comments
Carolina :-) I mistook it for aggressive behaviour till I learned this is what they do with their food. They do show angry faces though!
Haha you're right, they do that and you think they just like to throw things!