The Neotropics

Smooth-billed Ani

Crotophaga ani

Ani's are very interesting birds that resemble crows or large blackbirds from a distance. Up close, you'll notice a very large and specialized beak and when the sun hits them just right, it reveals their beautiful iridescent feathers.

Yasuni National Park, Ecuador

Amazon BasinAmazon RainforestAnangu LakeCrotophaga aniEcuadorNapo ProvinceNapo Wildlife CenterSmoothbilled AniSouth AmericaYasuni National Park