Aug. 5, 2018 - Costa Rica - Toucans

We saw many kinds of spectacular birds in Costa Rica but among my favorites were the Toucans. This Keel-billed Toucan was photographed at the Rainforest Lodge in Sarapiquis. At 18 inches long, it is a large, conspicuous bird. Of course, its most distinguishing feature is the huge, multi-colored bill. One of our guides had fun calling them the “Fruit Loops Toucan.”

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We also saw Yellow-throated Toucans which were formerly called Chestnut-mandibled Toucans. They are even larger, measuring 22 inches in length. This photo was also taken at the Rainforest Lodge in Sarapiquis.

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That huge bill is actually quite dexterous. Here’s a Keel-billed toucan preening itself at the Rainforest Lodge.

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We also saw Yellow-throated Toucans at Braulio Carrillo National Park. This bird was picking seeds off a tree.

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I photographed these two Yellow-throated Toucans at the Rainforest Lodge. I think the bird on the right is feeding the bird on the left.

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This is another shot taken at the Rainforest Lodge.

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Here’s my favorite photo from the whole trip. These two Keel-billed Toucans are each offering the other one a seed. I’m assuming this is some kind of courtship display.

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