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Description Emerald Toucanet are the most commonly distributed birds of the toucan family consisting of about 17 sub-species . As the name implies , Emerald Toucanets are smaller than toucans and nest in tree hollows . Where does the Emerald Toucanet come from? This bird is native to mountainous regions of Mexico, Central America, Northern […]
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