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• HIGH POTEN Y MU\ TIVlTAMINS SUPPLEMENT • CONTAINS ALL ESSENTIAL '/ITAMINS PLUS IRON • AIDS GROWTH AND HEALTH first aQd secoQd breediQQ of tile e LE REGE ERATEUR ET SUPPLEMENT VITAMINIQUE Aracari (Pteroglosus mandible is orange-yellow with a wedge AU ECROISSA CE SAINE )0..,., viridis) is perhaps the most attractive and shaped red mark onthe sides; lower man- ,I 01 colorful member of the ( dible is black. Base of bill is dull orange. .A high potency multivitamin Pteroglosus), a group of small toucanet- The skin in front of the eye is blue, 'I diet supplement for all cage tes in the family Ramphastidae. Ram- whereas behind the eye it is red. The . Regular use will ensure phastids are found exclusively in the female differs from the male in that her that all essential nutritional Western Hemisphere with a distribution head and neck are a rich brown. , ;, requirements during a 's , lifespanare fully met. Hagen extenting from central Mexico to In captivity, green aracaris are active Vitamin Supplement Condi- southern South America. Comprising six flyers when placed in an open flight tioner conta.ins among other genera and forty-one , these often unobstructed by trees and shrubs. They ingredients VITAMIN A to pro- comic looking birds inhabit a broad range are one ofthe least aggressive members of mote health of plumage and skin. Also to aid resistance to ofenvironments from hot, humid coastal their family and rarely, if ever, show disease. VITAMIN Dpromotes rain forests to high altitude cool, cloud hostility to their fellows, or other species strong bone formation in forests. ofbirds, even during the breeding season. young and nesting birds. The green aracari inhabits the south Initially, two pairs ofgreen aracaris were VITAMIN 0 & A promotes quick moult and restoration central portion of Venezuela from the acquired and placed together in a flight of plumage. VITAMIN B is re- lower Rio Cauraeastward to the Sierra de measuring 6'x24'x9'. With the onset of quired for health and growth Imataca and south to the northern Gran the 1980 breeding season, two ofthe four of the nervous systems. VITAMIN C is vitally required Sabana and adjacent portions of nor- birds commenced to nest without any for resistance to infections thern Brasil and the Guianas. It prefers concern for the remaining two green and disease. VITAMIN E for the rain forest from sea level to 2,000 feet aracaris or the pair of white crested mating birds and the preven· and occurs alone or in small groups. laughing thrushes in the flight. However, tion of infertility IRON to pre· vent anemia and increase the These birds are quite nosiy and in- once it was positively determined who the synthesis of hemaglobin. quisitive. They travel through the forest breeding aracaris were, the other two in the upper and middle heights of the were removed to another flight with their foilage in single file making long leaps own nesting facility. from branch to branch with wings closed. As is the case with other , green H ® Green aracaris are one of the few sex- aracaris nest in cavities, and in the wild ually dimorphic Ramphastids. The are known to roost several to a hollow. AVAILABLE FROM YOUR male's head and neck are black. Back, The easiest facility for nesting would be to LOCAL PET SHOP wings and tail are olive green; rump crim- provide a box ofappropriate dimensions, son. Breast, abdomen and vent are but unfortunately, toucans prefer logs yellow, thighs olive. The bill is approx- with a soft interior that they can imately 3Y2" long. The ridge ofthe upper work with their beaks. The process of 29 Green aracari mother (nght) ;( with son. specializing in Lovebirds • Cockatiels and mutations nest chamber excavation stimulates the 1982. birds sexually and cements the pair bond. Green aracaris, as with other toucans, do (619) 753-5974 The ideal nest log may be constructed not appreciate interference during the 851 Saxony Road· Encinitas, CA 92024 from the trunks ofpalm trees. The species nesting cycle. This may account for two oftree is unimportant, so long as the log is nest failures in 1980 and 1981, when their allowed to dry out before placed in the nests were repeatedly examined. The two flight. Otherwise, the enclosed cavity will successful nests during those years were develop a moldy growth inside and may marked by little or no interference, and even produce odor ofammonia, which is no interference in 1982. That suggests repugnant to birds. Since green aracaris leaving well enough alone. Babies can be are relatively small, the ideal length ofthe heard in the log from some distance, and log would be thirty inches with an inner the number of little voices can be ascer- cavity diameter of 10 inches. The nest tained, thus their progress can be hole entrance should be 2Y2" in diameter, monitored to some degree. 4" from the top of the log, and can be Diet of the green aracari is typical for RT. 1. BOX 218M • RED BLUFF. CA 96080 made with a hole saw which is available as toucans. They require a daily allotment (916) 527-6465 an accessory for electric hand drills. Nest of fresh fruit which should be diced to logs can be cut to length and hollowed out bite size, or approximately 3/8" Swans are my only business. using a chain saw to depth of not more diameter. Fruits may consist of anything • AUSTRALIAN BLACKS than 20" for this species. That allows available from the market except citrus, • BLACK-NECKED them 8"-10" of digging before reaching which may have a too high acid content • MUTE SWANS bottom -afeat that will require several for these birds. They are quite fond ofap- • TRUMPETERS breeding seasons. Once the log has been ples, grapes, papayas, bananas, pears, • ROSE-BREASTED COCKA TaOS hollowed out, it must be covered on top peaches, berries, etc. They will also readi- • CONURES with wood (since that end is open) and ly consume frozen cut corn, peas, and A Dedicated Hobby should be covered on the bottom so that carrots, which must be thawed before ser- they don't tunnel through and mice don't ving (vegtables should not be offered in come up from the bottom. The log should lieu of fruit, but as a supplement to it). AUSTRALIAN be placed ona platformso that it is as high Mynah pellets are offered as a fruit supp- in the flight as possible. plement, as well. AVICULTURE The first breeding of the green aracari Green aracari also require a protein The Avicultural Society of began when eggs were laid during the first source which may be easily provided via a Australia publishes a professional- week of May, 1980. These hatched May good dog kibble, such as Purina High ly printed monthly magazine, 30th with one young male fledging July Protein Plus, keeping in mind that the Australian Aviculture, which 14th. The hatchling chick was pink in col- kibble is small and round in shape. Live features articles on a wide range of or and was totally lacking in pre-natal food, often required with other species of avian subjects. down. The parents recycled immediately toucans, does not appear to be prere- Membership is (Aust.) $10 per year after the first chick fledged. However, quisite with green aracari though they will this nest terminated two weeks after those take mealworms which should be of- New members pay a two year eggs hatched August 11 th when the young fered. subscription (i.e. A but this were ejected from the nest. Green aracari may be kept in pens as covers two years of membership. During the 1981 breeding season, the small as 8'xI2'x6' and should breed in original breeding pair returned to the nest such facilities. Thus, this species would be Send and fledged two young, a male and an ideal one with which the novice subscription to: fIj- . female, in August. As of May 26, 1982, breeder should start. It is easy to house, Mr. I.C.L.Jackson . they were feeding at least two more young easy and inexpensive to feed, and easy to Box 130, 0 approximately four weeks old. In addi- differentiate the sexes. And it is one ofthe Broadford, Victoria 3658 Australia tion, a second pair had begun to breed, more colorful species available at a laying their first eggs around May 15, reasonable price.• 30 We are soon to be the largest wholesaler of imported and domestically __ /" ". raised birds - /p. rr7r·{ . I' ,II • Macaws "/ jL! .9

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