Class
Birds
Range
They are found in Central and South America.
Habitat
They live in wild forests. They don’t do well in forests that are being cut down.
Body Traits
They are bright red, with yellow, blue and green wing and tail fathers. They have a white face. Their colors may vary throughout their range.
Habits
They are known for eating river clay. No one knows why for sure.
Diet
They eat fruit, nuts, flowers and flower nectar. They don’t spread seeds like some fruit-eating animals, but actually eat or destroy the seeds.
Reproduction
They nest in tree holes. The females lay 1 – 2 eggs.
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