(Crooked) Collared Aracari Sign at Houston Zoo by Lee
“You are worthy, O Lord, To receive glory and honor and power; For You created all things, And by Your will they exist and were created.” (Revelation 4:11 NKJV)
When we visited the Houston Zoo this last spring, we saw a sign for the Collared Aracari. We were able to photograph two other Aracaris, but this one was “off exhibit.” Not sure why, but I was very disappointed, because it is such a neat creation from the Lord.
While checking through some more of Ray Barlow’s photos, guess what I found? Some really great photos of a Collared Aracari Ray had taken, and “without bars” like we get at a zoo. So I trust you will enjoy some more photos from Raymond Barlow.
Collared Aracari (Pteroglossus torquatus) ©Raymond Barlow
An aracari or araçari is any of the medium-sized toucans that, together with the saffron toucanet, make up the genus Pteroglossus. They belong to the Ramphastidae – Toucan Family. This Collared Aracari is not even one of the prettiest, but it is still very becoming.
Collared Aracari (Pteroglossus torquatus) ©Raymond Barlow
They are brightly plumaged and have enormous, contrastingly patterned bills. These birds are residents in forests and woodlands in the Neotropics.
Collared Aracari (Pteroglossus torquatus) ©Raymond Barlow
All the species of Aracari are basically fruit-eating, but will take insects and other small prey.
Collared Aracari (Pteroglossus torquatus) ©Raymond Barlow
They are arboreal and nest in tree holes laying 2–4 white eggs. The Collared Aracari breeds from southern Mexico to Panama; also Ecuador, Colombia, Venezuela and Costa Rica.
And now for the best one of Ray’s photos for the Collared Aracari, at least to me:
Collared Aracari (Pteroglossus torquatus) ©Raymond Barlow
That beak is not painted by none other than the Creative Hand of the Lord Jesus Christ.
For by Him all things were created that are in heaven and that are on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or principalities or powers. All things were created through Him and for Him. (Colossians 1:16 NKJV)
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Birds of the World – Ramphastidae – Toucan Family
Collared Aracari – Wikipedia
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That bill looks artificial, terminator like, what an amazing creature!
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Have you seen these posts?
https://leesbird.com/2013/03/09/birds-of-the-world-toucan-family-ramphastidae/ and
https://leesbird.com/ramphastidae/
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What a great bird Lee, the bills or beaks, just look too big.
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They are just right for the fruit the pick and eat. Wise Creator designed.
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