Smooth-billed Ani
Member of the Cuckoo family. Very common and widespread resident in Trinidad & Tobago (Crotophaga ani).
Interestingly, these birds live in groups of up to 5 breeding pairs and up to 17 individuals. They defend a single territory and lay their eggs in one communal nest. All group members incubate the eggs and care for the young. One member of the group keeps watch on a high perch whilst the others forage. First broods stay with their natal group and help feed the second brood! Like feathered meerkats!!
Smooth-billed Ani
Member of the Cuckoo family. Very common and widespread resident in Trinidad & Tobago (Crotophaga ani).
Interestingly, these birds live in groups of up to 5 breeding pairs and up to 17 individuals. They defend a single territory and lay their eggs in one communal nest. All group members incubate the eggs and care for the young. One member of the group keeps watch on a high perch whilst the others forage. First broods stay with their natal group and help feed the second brood! Like feathered meerkats!!