JACAMARS. 



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JACAMARS. 



Amono" the characteristic members of the feathered tribe in 

 these forests are the jacamars, as they are found in no other 



THE CURUCUA GRANDE. 



part of the world. They have straight, long, pointed bills, 

 with a keel on the upper mandible. Some species have only 

 three toes, while others possess the usual lunnber of four. 



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