Today is the second in my posts about our time up at La Carolina Lodge, an eco-tourism rainforest lodge (read part 1) located in the Costa Rican Rainforest Highlands. While waiting and watching for the Yellow-Throated Toucan in the pouring rain, a pair of birds flew in to the bananas. I immediately thought … cool … another toucan species, just smaller! I was introduced to the Collared Aracari. While not as large as its cousin, this bird spelled “cool” in terms of appearance. Better yet, it also liked bananas. (wikipedia link)

• My book on Costa Rica Birding will be significantly updated in May to include information from this current trip. Anyone may download a “full version PDF copy“ without charge of my current version. When available, version 2 PDF’s will also be available at no cost.

Collared Aracari (Toucan Two or Too!)

Collared Aracari … The Movie! (video link for email subscribers)

And more pics …