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Ramphastidae - toucans, barbets, toucanets, aracaris

chestnut mandibled toucan The birds in this family are found in forests in South America and Central America. Barbets line in forests and eat fruits, nuts and berries, and some insects. They are small, brightly colored birds with large heads and strong bills. Most species are green with some combination of red, blue, and yellow markings. Toucans are large birds with very large and colorful bills. They eat fruits and berries and may also eat insects, reptiles, and amphibians.




Endangered in NH Endangered in N.H.
Threatened in NH Threatened in N.H.
introduced Introduced
Endangered in the US Endangered in U.S.
Threatened in the US Threatened in U.S.
breeds in NH Breeds in N.H.

  New Hampshire Species    Other North American Species
   

Chestnut-mandibled Toucan
Collared Aracari
Emerald Toucanet
Fiery-billed Aracari
Keel-billed Toucan
Prong-billed Barbet
Red-headed Barbet
Spot-crowned Barbet
Yellow-eared Toucanet


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