Birds are discovering the juicy rambutans outside the office now, and Collared Aracaris seem to be enjoying them especially. As abundant and succulent as these fruits are, it amazes me how birds (toucans and aracaris in particular) will never descend on a fruit-laden tree and strip it. Rather, they will stop by for a minute one day, then a few minutes the next, most times carefully eating just one fruit before flying on. One would think they'd find a good thing and stick with it, no? But I suppose the diversity of the forest here, and their instinctive desire for a balanced diet keeps them on the move... Anyway, I'm happy to see them. They can have all the fruit they want! The Lodge at Pico Bonito, Honduras.
Thursday, December 3, 2015
Toucans and Aracaris
James Adams
Birds are discovering the juicy rambutans outside the office now, and Collared Aracaris seem to be enjoying them especially. As abundant and succulent as these fruits are, it amazes me how birds (toucans and aracaris in particular) will never descend on a fruit-laden tree and strip it. Rather, they will stop by for a minute one day, then a few minutes the next, most times carefully eating just one fruit before flying on. One would think they'd find a good thing and stick with it, no? But I suppose the diversity of the forest here, and their instinctive desire for a balanced diet keeps them on the move... Anyway, I'm happy to see them. They can have all the fruit they want! The Lodge at Pico Bonito, Honduras.
Birds are discovering the juicy rambutans outside the office now, and Collared Aracaris seem to be enjoying them especially. As abundant and succulent as these fruits are, it amazes me how birds (toucans and aracaris in particular) will never descend on a fruit-laden tree and strip it. Rather, they will stop by for a minute one day, then a few minutes the next, most times carefully eating just one fruit before flying on. One would think they'd find a good thing and stick with it, no? But I suppose the diversity of the forest here, and their instinctive desire for a balanced diet keeps them on the move... Anyway, I'm happy to see them. They can have all the fruit they want! The Lodge at Pico Bonito, Honduras.
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