Birds of Ecuador
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Genus: Crotophaga (3 species, 3 worldwide)
Smooth-billed Ani
(Crotophaga ani)
ProAves Cerulean Warbler Reserve, San Vicente de Chucuri, Santander, Colombia
Photograph by
Tom Friedel
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Greater Ani
(Crotophaga major)
Güira Oga, Puerto Iguazu, Argentina
Photograph by
Tom Friedel
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Much larger than other Anis, and more forest-based. Moves in groups.
Groove-billed Ani
(Crotophaga sulcirostris)
Rancho Margot, Costa Rica
Photograph by
Tom Friedel
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Very similar to the
Smooth-billed Ani
but note the range. Also note the grooves and less arch in the bill.
Bill closeup (with some grape juice).
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Colombia
Panama
Ecuador
Costa Rica
Mexico
Experimental sites:
Peru
Venezuela
The World
Brazil
Bolivia
Really Experimental sites:
Guyana
Cuba