Please click to enlarge. I think this Curl-crested Aracari’s date should spring for a good restaurant!
I don’t know about you, but if I spend this much time getting ready, I like to go to a really nice place. Have you ever seen such nice curls on a Toucan before?
I would think only the very best Amazon Basin fruit tree would do!
Plus, I can sort of tell it’s expected……
Cheers to you from Owen’s Aviary, San Diego Zoo!
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This is just a quick visit to tell you that I’ve nominated you for the Inner Peace Award:
http://clowiescorner.wordpress.com/2013/12/04/four-awards-and-a-confession/
Awww. Your blog brings inner peace to all who visit! Thank you sincerely!
“All dressed up” indeed! Impressive bird!
He really does put me to shame~
All those head curls almost look like the shiny mylar type ribbon used for decorating Christmas gifts when it’s made into a curly bow.
It does look just like that! Great imagery. Quite the ornate little guy isn’t he! Cheers to you~
What a beautiful bird! Seeing your photos is such a treat.
Awwww. That keeps me posting!
Oh my, what a gorgeous bird! Blessings, Natalie 🙂
He doesn’t even have to put on makeup!
What a stunning outfit he’s wearing! Love the curls too. 🙂
I know, these vain toucans are too much!!!!
That is one pretty bird, Cindy. –Curt
Darn him, it’s all natural too!
Wow, what a great photo set and thanks for sharing!
Thank you for appreciating them!
I love him, what a doll!
He had such a sweet personality too which you can see in the last shot!
amazing, Cindy! He looks as if he has ribbon curls on his head…made from actual ribbons!!
I know and he does it without a mirror! Go figure……..
The curls on his head remind me of Christmas ribbons…
Yes the kind you curl with scissors!!
Such an interesting hairdo…built in hair curlers!
When I lived in San Diego, I loved going to the zoo.
I had a season pass, but back then….I had no camera.
I had season passes when my kids were little, and now we have them again! Such fun~
So gorgeous Cindy
Lucky little guy!! No prep time for him darn him~
I never have met or see a Toucan and thank you dear Cindy presented it to me 🙂 !
For you ma deah, anything!!! Hugz~
A fascinating fellow!! 🙂
Bet he dazzles all the ladies!
❤️carmen
I am sure he does! Laughing. In the bird kingdom, it is the males who dress up to impress the females. The females are silent judges, picking what they choose. Sort of a refreshing difference. Stay safe and well my friend დ