512 BIRDS OF THE REPUBLIC OF PANAMA PART 2 



side and is seen regularly on Barro Colorado Island. On the Pacific 

 side, though it is recorded from Fort Kobbe, the K6 road, Cocoli, 

 K2 road, and Fort Clayton, it seems to be less regular in occurrence, 

 coming possibly from the Atlantic side when wild fruits are abundant 

 in forest areas. The records range from July to September, with 

 1 for K6 on November 2. 



While the form of the bill in these birds is immediate indication 

 that they are members of the toucan family, the slender body and the 



Figure 65. — Collared aragari, pichilingo, Pteroglossus torquatus torquatus. 



long tail distinguish them from the common larger species. Collared 

 araqaris usually are found in small groups of 5 or 6 individuals, 

 rarely more, that range in the forest canopy. As they move about 

 quietly, and are concealed by leaves, they may often pass unnoticed. 

 When they come to the border of trees at the side of a clearing, how- 

 ever, it is usual for them to fly out one at a time, so that they cross 

 the opening in a straggling line in direct flight rather than in a flock. 

 They fly easily and seem to move more rapidly than the larger, heavier 

 bodied species of the family. Their calls are not loud though often 



