Collared Aricari: Pteroglossus torquatus This toucan is found in more locations including Mexico, Ecuador and Colombia. The skin of the uncovered face is black and turns red behind the yellow eye. The upper jaw of the beak is dull yellow, marked with a black saw pattern on the cutting edge and a black tip. The lower jaw is black and their legs are green, the adult is normally 38–41 cm with a weight of 270 grams, these features make them pretty similar to Fiery-billed. Flying normally in flocks of 6-13 birds; they move through the forest direct and fast. The female incubates the eggs for around 16 days, they are born without feathers and blind, and their feeding continues after several weeks until the leave the nest and are ready to fly, always being assisted by their parents throughout this time. The best regions in Costa Rica to observe this species are Sarapiqui, Cahuita National Park, Gandoca-Manzanillo and the Central Pacific Mountain Ranges.

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