In the humid lowland rainforests of Central America, this flame-billed glider moves through the canopy with playful confidence. It feeds on figs and soft tropical fruits, tossing each morsel back before swallowing, then pauses to snatch insects hidden among leaves and bark. What makes it extraordinary is its quiet partnership with the forest — dispersing seeds far from parent trees and nesting in old cavities that later shelter countless other species. A burst of fire and green among tangled branches, yet a generous architect of rainforest renewal.
Fiery-billed Aracari 👇
