the crab-eating raccoon ( procyon cancrivorus ) is a species of raccoon native to marshy and jungle areas of central and south america ( including trinidad and tobago ) .

it is found from costa rica south through most areas of south america east of the andes down to northern argentina and uruguay .

that it is called the crab-eating raccoon does not mean that only this species eats crabs , as the common raccoon also seeks and eats crabs where they are available .

the crab-eating raccoon eats crab , lobster , and other crustaceans , but is an omnivore and its diet also includes , for example , small amphibians , turtle eggs , and fruits .

it resembles its northern cousin , the common raccoon , in having a bushy ringed tail and " bandit mask " of fur around its eyes .

unlike the common raccoon , the hair on the nape of the neck points towards the head , rather than backward .

the crab-eating raccoon also appears to be more adapted to an arboreal lifestyle than the common raccoon , with sharper , narrower claws .

it also is better adapted for a diet of hard-shelled food , with most of the cheek teeth being larger than those of the common raccoon , with broader , rounded cusps .

although the crab-eating raccoon can appear smaller and more streamlined than the common raccoon due to its much shorter fur and more gracile build , the crab-eating raccoon is of similar dimensions to the northern species .

head and body length is 41 to 80 cm ( 16 to 31 in ) , tail length is 20 to 56 cm ( 8 to 22 in ) and height at the shoulder is about 23 cm ( 9 in ) .

weights can range from 2 to 12 kg ( 4 to 26 lb ) , though are mostly between 5 and 7 kg ( 11 and 15 lb ) .

males are usually larger than the females .

crab - eating raccoon

crab - eating raccoon <EOT> a little known species , the crab - eating raccoon is thought to be a solitary species .

the tail of the crab - eating raccoon makes up about 50 % of its total length .

there is not much known about the home range size of crab - eating raccoons .

raccoon pictures tres marias raccoon crab - eating raccoon common raccoon more information : professional raccoon trap wildlife control pests and animals pest control the most recognized animal in north america , the raccoon gets it name from the indian word “arakum” meaning “he scratches with his hands . ” there are three species of the raccoon : the tres marias , the crab - eating , and the common raccoon .

species : procyon cancrivorous ( crab - eating raccoon ) , with four subspecies ; procyon lotor ( common raccoon ) , with 22 subspecies ; and procyon pygmaeus ( cozumel raccoon or pygmy raccoon ) .

the crab - eating raccoon is classified as least concern ( lc ) on the iucn red list ( 1 ) .

the crab - eating raccoon is solitary and nocturnal . it is almost always found near streams , lakes , and rivers .

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the neck fur of crab - eating raccoons slants forward towards the head . these animals appear thinner than

crab - eating raccoons are excellent climbers . crabs make up only a minor part of their diet .

crab - eating raccoon ( procyon cancrivorus ) . attempting to break into a tourist ' s haversac . manuel antonio np costa rica .

crab - eating raccoon ( procyon cancrivorus ) . attempting to scavenge food from a woman tourist ' s bag on a beach . costa rica .

crab - eating raccoon ( procyon cancrivorus ) . attempting to scavenge food from tourist ' s bag and clothing on a beach . costa rica .

the crab - eating raccoon is yellowish - red to brown to grayish - brown . it has paler undersides , a black mask , and tail rings .

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this female crab - eating raccoon was on the beach in the manuel antonio national park digging for her lunch . her boyfriend joins her a little later on .

a mother raccoon with her 4 juveniles eating from a can of cat food in a residential backyard .

not much is known on the bmr of crab - eating raccoons . however , there is adequate information on the northern species ,

a raccoon caught scavenging from a dead raccoon during a cold winter in wisconsin .

raccoon , ( procyon lotor ) , eating trash . elephant butte state park , new mexico , usa .

, in having a bushy ringed tail and " bandit mask " of fur around its eyes . although the crab - eating raccoon can appear smaller and more streamlined than the common raccoon due to its much shorter fur and more

the crab eating raccoon is found in panama and southern costa rica to northern argentina . with a salt and pepper colored fur , this creature has a smaller body and slightly larger head .

no official protection is given to crab - eating raccoon throughout most of its range ( de la rosa and nocke 2000 ) , however , its range does overlap with a number of protected areas .

the crab - eating raccoon ( p . cancrivorus ) inhabits south america as far south as northern argentina . it resembles the north american raccoon but has shorter , coarser fur . the other members of genus procyon are not well known . most are tropical and probably rare . they are the barbados raccoon…

are managed as a game species through both hunting and trapping . there is currently no management in central america for crab - eating raccoons . however , even though

the common raccoon is a small , nocturnal carnivore in the family procyonidae . this family has 2 subgenera , procyon and euprocyon . the common raccoon is in the subgenus , procyon , along with 7 other species of raccoon . there is only 1 species in euprocyon ( refer to the diagram below ) . the 6 species of raccoon in procyon are the : common raccoon ( p . lotor ) , barbados raccoon ( p . gloveralleni ) , guadeloupe raccoon ( p . minor ) , bahamas raccoon ( p . maynardi ) , trés marías islands raccoon ( p . insularis ) and cozymel raccoon ( p . pygmaeus ) . the crab - eating raccoon ( euprocyon cancrivorus ) is the only living species in euprocyon .

this map shows both the native and introduced distribution of the common raccoon around the globe . areas in red are native to the raccoon while areas in blue represent the introduced distribution of the common raccoon .

occupies areas around bodies of water , such as swamps , lakes , lagoons , and ocean beaches . where both species overlap , crab - eating raccoons mainly occupy lands surrounding inland rivers , whereas northern raccoons occupy swamps and beaches .

main characteristics crab - eating raccoons have a body length between 45 and 90 cms ( 18 - 35 inches ) , a tail length between 20 and 56 cms ( 8 - 22 inches ) and they weigh between 2 and 12 kgs ( 4 . 5 - 26 lbs ) . their fur is short and it is brownish / grey in colour . they have a bushy tail that has alternating pale and dark rings and they have short , rounded ears . their eyes are small and they have black eye patches which gives them the appearance of wearing a " bandit ' s mask " . habitat crab - eating raccoons can be found in the jungle and marshy areas of central and south america . they are solitary and are active at night . diet crab - eating raccoons feed on fish , shellfish , crabs and aquatic insects . breeding after a gestation period of 60 - 73 days , females give birth to 2 - 6 young in a leaf lined den . the youngsters are weaned by the time they are 4 months old and are independent at 8 months old . they reach sexual maturity at 1 year old . predators crab - eating raccoons are preyed upon by larger carnivores . subspecies subspecies of the crab - eating raccoon include : procyon cancrivorus aequatorialis procyon cancrivorus cancrivorus procyon cancrivorus panamensis procyon cancrivorus nigripes interesting facts crab - eating raccoons are also known as : mapache osito lavador procyon comes from the greek words meaning " before the dog " . similar animals ringtail red panda cacomistle common raccoon mountain coati white - nosed coati south american coati

the crab - eating raccoon is naturally rare in some areas of its range and it does not seem as adaptable to human activity as is the northern raccoon , although it is probably stable throughout south america where viable areas exist . in the paraguayan chaco , its density in secondary growth cattle land is estimated not to exceed 6 . 7 individuals / km² ( glatston 1994 ) .

the forepaw of a raccoon is about 2 - 2 ½ inches long 6 . the hindpaw of a raccoon is about 3 - 3 ½ inches long 6 .

a virginia opossum feeding on a dead raccoon during winter in the north woods .

common raccoon ( procyon lotor ) captive raccoons playing in water and fall colors .

baby raccoon ( procyon lotor ) looking out from tree den . captive animal .

a raccoon’s sense of touch is arguably its most powerful sense . the raccoon has 5 unwebbed , digits with short , curved , non - retractable claws on each paw

. thicker fur enables a raccoon to withstand the harsh winters associated with northern latitudes .

crab - eating raccoons are nocturnal , omnivorous / frugivorous animals . body weights range from 3 to 7 kg . body lengths are reported as being between 54 and 65 cm , with the tail comprising 25 to 38 cm of the total length . males tend to be larger than the females .

a species of raccoon procyon cancrivorus , found in the jungles of central and south america .

a raccoon walking away from scavenging on a ring - necked pheasant during winter in wisconsin .

there are 25 subspecies of the common raccoon , which are discernible by their geographical distribution , physical characteristics , behavior , and in some cases , genetics 1 . the subspecies of raccoon found throughout wyoming is the upper mississippi valley raccoon ( p . lotor - hirtus ) 1 .

here is the taxonomy of the raccoon , according to integrated taxonomic information system ( itis ) .

a mother and baby raccoon feeding on a ring - necked pheasant during winter in the north woods .

seasacape of titan triggerfish feeding on coral reef with raccoon butterflyfish fluttering above . red sea , egypt .

the raccoon ' s black mask enhances their night - vision which is critical for this nocturnal animal . notice the ear tags ? check out tracking raccoons to learn more about why this raccoon has an ear tag !

raccoon dog / marderhund ( nyctereutes procyonoides ) , secretive behavior , hidden behind a tree , peeking carefully .

raccoon dog / marderhund ( nyctereutes procyonoides ) , secretive behavior , hidden behind a tree , watching carefully .

. it is not uncommon for a raccoon to wet its hands when presented with water . this behavior is thought to provide the raccoon with a heightened sense of touch because the padding on its forepaws become soft and pliable

according to the international union for conservation of nature ( iucn ) , the pygmy raccoon is critically endangered . the pygmy raccoon may have fewer than 250 mature individuals left in the wild , and the iucn estimates that the total population size , including juveniles , is only 323 to 955 . other raccoon populations are not currently endangered .

surprised looking wild common raccoon / waschbaer ( procyon lotor ) stands in front of some bushes in a backyard .

build . however , the crab - eating raccoon is of similar dimensions to the northern species . head and body length is 41 to 80 cm ( 16 to 31 in ) , tail length is 20 to 56 cm ( 8 to 22 in ) and height at the shoulder is about 23 cm ( 9 in ) . weights can range from 2 to 12 kg ( 4 to 26 lb ) , though are mostly between 5 and 7 kg ( 11 and 15 lb ) .

is omnivorous , but fruit has been observed to be the main part of its diet . crab - eating raccoons consume a variety of foods , including invertebrates , crustaceans , insects , nuts , vegetables , fish , frogs , and small turtles . olfaction , vision , and their sense of touch are used to identify and capture food . the diet may change with season and food availability .

today the common raccoon is hunted for food and for sport . they have been known to carry the raccoon roundworm , which in transmitted to humans through ingestion and inhalation of eggs passed in their feces . they also can sometimes carry rabies . preyed upon by foxes , bobcats , coyotes and owls , the common raccoon is mainly killed by cars and disease .

raccoon ( procyon lotor ) standing up investigating camera , portrait , stanley park , vancouver , british columbia , cananda , september .

one theory is that the black mask around a raccoon’s eyes helps deflect glare and helps with night vision , according to pbs nature .

common raccoon ( procyon lotor ) looks surprised , stands in front of some bushes , late in the night , wildlife , germany .

as with all carnivores raccoons have carnassials which are a set of teeth designed for tearing apart flesh . although raccoons have them , they are poorly developed compared to other carnivores , including other procyonids like crab - eating raccoons and ringtails . raccoons have an omnivorous diet which is reflected in the shape of their rounded , cusped molars . like other omnivores , including bears and humans , raccoons have a bunodont molar dentition . another distinguishable skull feature of the raccoon is the shape of the auditory bullae . this bony structure is laterally compressed on the outside of the skull and inflated on the inner sides

for many nocturnal animals a strong sense of hearing is crucial . the raccoon’s ability to hear faint sounds is useful for hunting and avoiding potential predators . compared to other procyonids , such as the coati and ringtail , the raccoon does not possess as strong of a sense of hearing

this species is nocturnal , active at ground level , and solitary . its diet consists of molluscs , fish , crabs , insects , and amphibians ( emmons and feer 1990 ) . very little is known about its ecology or behaviour , although limited information is available from captive studies ( eisenberg 1989 ) . it is often believed to be limited to coastline and riverbank habitats , but it has also been recorded in non - aquatic habitats at certain times of the year . it is a species rarely seen deep in the rain forest , but it is found in llanos and evergreen forest and in andean forests . in the zone of geographic overlap with the northern raccoon , the latter is found in mangrove swamps while the crab - eating raccoon is found along inland rivers ( emmons and feer 1990 ) .

the crab - eating raccoon is distributed from southern costa rica to northern argentina ( east border of the andes ) , on trinidad , and possibly on a number of other caribbean islands . within costa rica and immediately east of the border ( i . e . panama ) , it is sympatric with the northern raccoon p . lotor ( eisenberg and redford 1999 , de la rosa and nocke 2000 ) . reputed occurrence in northern colombia is not confirmed because it is easily confused with p . lotor ( gonzález - maya et al . 2011 ) but recent craniometric evidence suggest both species are present in the caribbean region ( marín et al . 2012 ) ; neither external features nor recent records are provided . recent records have expanded altitudinal range up to 2 , 350 ( marín et al . 2012 ) .

the physical characteristics of the raccoon varies by location . raccoons that live in densely forested habitats tend to have darker fur than raccoons in coastal and desert regions

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crab - eating raccoons have good hearing capabilities , and are keen to strange noises . even though they are color blind , they have excellent nighttime vision . their tactile senses are what really set them apart from other carnivores . this tactile sense allows them to identify food items better than any other senses . there has been 13 different vocalizations recognized , 7 of which involved the mother and young . although not specifically reported for this species , it is likely that , as in other mammals , scent cues play some role in reproduction and identification of individuals .

the tres marias raccoon is found in the caribbean off the coast of mexico and is extremely rare and endangered . they are pale brown with a grey underbelly and a golden tail .

as omnivores , raccoons eat vegetation and meat . the vegetation in their diet consists of cherries , apples , acorns , persimmons , berries , peaches , citrus fruits , plums , wild grapes , figs , watermelons , beech nuts , corn and walnuts . when it comes to meat , raccoons consume more invertebrates than vertebrates , according to the adw . some of the raccoon’s favorite animal treats are frogs , fish , crayfish , insects , rodents and bird eggs . when food is scarce , raccoons aren’t above scavenging human trash or eating roadkill .

. the forepaws contain a high density of nerve endings that allows a raccoon to discern objects by touch alone . there are about 4 times as many nerve endings in the forepaws then there are in the hindpaws

. the raccoon ' s dark mask is thought to be an evolutionary adaptation to its nocturnal lifestyle . the dark fur surrounding the eyes will absorb light from the night sky , which reduces glare while also enhancing night vision

a raccoon is often rabid , without showing any outward symptoms of the viral disease . with the public ' s fascination with this fascinating animal , rabies becomes even greater a threat than previously thought . not only can a raccoon carry ( and spread ) the rabies virus ; the female raccoon can actually pass the virus to her unborn kits through her uterus . most animals exhibit some sort of behavior that is out of the ordinary , making it easier to spot one that is rabid . although it often shows absolutely no sign of being sick , a rabid raccoon can still easily transmit rabies to others . they are cute , they are fascinating to watch . many people enjoy feeding them . all these things create a possible danger to humans in close proximity to the animals . our main line of defense against rabies is to have our pets vaccinated . the second line of defense is common sense .

raccoons are considered one of the primary carriers of the rabies virus in the united states , though only one person has ever died from a raccoon to human transmission of the disease , according to the centers for disease control and prevention .

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raccoons have darker colored fur on their dorsal region ( back ) and lighter colored fur on their ventral region ( stomach ) . many mammals have this dual coloration including some of the raccoon ' s closest relatives , like the ringtail and coati . the most notable characteristics of the raccoon are their dark mask and ringed tail . the tail usually has 5 - 7 bands , alternating in color from black to cream 1 . the mask and tail pattern for every raccoon is unique to only that individual . these subtle differences are thought to help raccoons identify one another 2 . when comparing the different sexes and age groups , there are no differences in fur coloration or thickness between females and males and adults and juveniles .

. although its forepaws resemble long , thin fingers similar to a human’s or ape ' s , the raccoon does not have opposable thumbs . the forepaws also contain a type of nerve ending that is different from human and primate nerve endings .

makes use of habitats ranging from the forest of ilanos , to the xeric chaco vegetation , and even the amazon rainforests . as long as there are water , food , and places to hide and den , this raccoon will adapt . however ,

raccoons will typically live for 2 - 3 years in the wild . this is drastically less than raccoons living in captivity , which have been known to live up to 17 - 20 years 2 , 5 . raccoon population dynamics are broken down into 3 life stages : nestling , juvenile and adult . raccoons give birth to altricial young , meaning the young are completely dependent on the mother from birth to around 2 months of age , this is referred to as the nestling stage 2 . the juvenile stage begins when the raccoon is around 2 months old and can last up to 1 year 2 . during this time , a juvenile will socialize with its mothers and siblings and will start to travel outside of the den with its family 2 . the full extent of social learning that takes place between mothers and offspring is not fully understood at this time . this is a topic the university of wyoming raccoon project ( uwrp ) is interested in investigating . the adult stage starts at around 1 year of age or when a raccoon becomes sexually mature 2 . raccoons have many natural predators , including bobcats , pumas , coyotes , eagles , hawks , alligators , dogs and humans 2 , 5 . other factors that regulate raccoon populations include disease and parasites 2 .

. living at a higher latitude requires a greater allocation of resources towards survival during the harsh winters , which is likely why the dispersal age is older for raccoons in these environments . the age of sexual maturity will also influence the dispersal age for a raccoon

4 . prange , s . , gehrt , s . d . and wiggers , e . p . ( 2004 ) . influences of anthropogenic resources on raccoon ( procyon lotor ) movements and spatial distribution . journal of mammology . 85 , 483 - 490 .

the carnassials are comprised of the fourth premolar on the cranium ( p4 ) and the first molar on the mandible ( m1 ) . notice the characteristic bunodont dentition ( blue ) of omnivores . the auditory bullae ( yellow ) of the raccoon are highly inflated on the inner sides .

though raccoons are more than happy to make human areas their homes , they can be vicious when approached by humans . humans should be particuarlly cautious of approaching raccoons because they are common carriers of rabies , roundworms and leptospirosis , according to the human society . most experts do not recommend having a raccoon as a pet .

raccoons are found in canada , most of the united states , mexico and central america . over the last few decades , the raccoon has expanded its distribution outside of its historical range . they are now found further west in the united states , specifically in the rocky mountain region . they have also expanded their home ranges further north , deeper into canadian territories

the strongest social bonds form between a mother and offspring and between siblings . although the raccoon was once thought to be a solitary mammal , recent research has shown that raccoons will form small groups in some habitats 1 , 2 , 4 , 5 . the density of raccoons in a habitat will largely influence the sociality of the individuals in a population . when resources are widely dispersed and clumped together , males will become territorial of their home range and defend it against intruders 2 . females will occupy areas where there are food resources and shelter , while males will move to areas that will give them access to females . in areas with clumped resources it is not uncommon to see groups of raccoons denning and feeding together 2 , 5 . in urban and suburban environments raccoon density is often higher . 5 the time of year also influences raccoon sociality . from the late spring into early fall , female raccoons become less social towards non - relatives . during the winter and into spring , raccoons will either den up with their siblings and mother or share communal dens with other raccoons 4 .

the raccoon ( procyon cancrivorus , f . cuvier , 1798 ) is the only procyonid that occurs in itapuã state park . this conservation area has 5 , 566 . 5 ha and it is located in porto alegre metropolitan area . the purpose of this study was to do qualitative and quantitative analyses of the alimentary items consumed by the raccoons in the park , as well as investigate the seasonality influence upon the diet of these animals . every month in 2002 fecal samples on fixed transects were collected , adding up two hundred and three samples . forty - one alimentary items were found ( 53 % fruits and 47 % of animal origin items ) . the arecaceae botanic family was the most eaten food , denoting the syagrus romanzoffiana ( cham . ) glassman like the key resource of the raccoon diet , and the butia capitata ( mart . ) becc . like an important seasonal alimentary resource . other fruits like ficus sp . , vitex megapotamica ( spreng . ) mold . , psidium sp . , and eugenia uruguayensis cambess . were registered as additional items , sustaining the opportunist behavior of this species . orthoptera , blattaria , and coleoptera were the most eaten invertebrate animals in the four seasons . the high relative frequencies of birds , rodents , and other mammals on the raccoon’s taxodiet during the winter and spring denote its needs for a more improved diet of proteins in this time , due probably to low temperatures and to the birth of the cubs . the difference in the diet composition was proved using the randomization test ( α = 0 . 05 ) to all the seasons , except between the winter and the spring . this result indicates that the diet of procyon cancrivorus in pei reflects the seasonal changes .

the body size of the raccoon varies by location . raccoons living at northern latitudes have an average body weight anywhere from 20 - 30 lbs . and an average body length of 16 - 24 in . long 3 . the smallest raccoons live on the islands of the florida keys 3 . raccoons are sexually dimorphic in body size , specifically , females are smaller than males . fluctuations in body weight will occur from season to season . raccoons are highly active during the summer and fall when resources are the most abundant 4 . they typically reduce their travels during the winter and spring due to the harsh weather conditions and limited availability of resources , thus their overall caloric intake is reduced .

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justification : this species is listed as least concern because although naturally rare in some areas of its range and seemingly limited in its adaptability to human activity , it has a wide distribution range and it is probably stable throughout south america where viable areas exist .

threats to this species have included overhunting for pelts , use for target practice , the pet trade , and , in some areas , habitat destruction . coastal development projects and mangrove destruction contribute regionally to population declines .

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is found from costa rica through eastern and western paraguay , uruguay , and into northern argentina . its range overlaps with that of

are very similar and closely related . both species can be found in a variety of habitats , including primary and secondary growth forest .

( de fatima , et al . , 1999 ; de la rosa and nocke , 2000 ; eisenberg and redford , 1999 )

, which helps to distinguish the two species . male northern raccoons weigh from 7 to 8 . 3 kg , with the females weighing from 5 . 1 to 7 . 1 kg .

due to the lack of underfur , an adaptation to the warmer climates it occupies . the black mask of

fades behind the eyes , unlike the northern species , which has a mask that extends almost to the ears . pelage of

( de fatima , et al . , 1999 ; de la rosa and nocke , 2000 ; eisenberg and redford , 1999 ; feldhamer , et al . , 2003 )

. northern raccoons have a higher mass - specific brm than other procyonids , which explains why this species has a more widespread distribution . their metabolic rates do not vary seasonally . both males and females tend to lose or gain weight among seasons , gaining in the winter and losing in the summer .

males are polygynous , mating with several females in succession , but females reject other males once they are impregnated . both sexes are mature after a year . however , younger males usually do not breed because they can not compete with larger , older males .

breeds once per year between july and september . the estrous cycle has been estimated to last 80 to 140 days . the gestation period lasts approximately 60 to 73 days and can yield from 2 to 7 pups , although 3 or 4 pups per litter is more typical . females give birth to their young in dens located in rock crevices , hollow trees , or in the abandoned dens of other animals .

young raccoons are born without teeth and with their eyes closed . after 3 weeks their eyes open and they begin to show the characteristic mask on their faces . the young are weaned anywhere between 7 weeks and 4 months , and are independent at about 8 months .

undoubtedly falls within this range of variation . if a female loses a newborn litter , she may ovulate a second time during the season .

( de la rosa and nocke , 2000 ; feldhamer , et al . , 2003 ; nowak , 1999 )

females provide all the parental care for the young , and may exclude males from the immediate area while they have young . the mother reduces her activity and movements during the week of parturition and becomes intolerant of conspecifics . the young begin to forage with their mother before they are weaned . they are dependent upon the female for up to 8 months , but there is some variation . males are not actively involved in caring for the young .

live longer than 5 years in the wild , although some are estimated to survive for 13 to 16 years . in 1982 , a

raccoons have well - developed senses and are very intelligent . they are nocturnal and color blind , but have excellent night vision . their tactile senses are what separate raccoons from other carnivores . they have a well - developed sense of touch , especially in the nose and forepaws ( hands ) , and they use their hands as tools . they use their hands to handle and manipulate food before placing it in their mouths . they are dexterous , and can manipulate small prey items . raccoons can be observed dipping their hands in the water and “washing” their food before ingesting it . some intelligence studies have placed raccoons above cats but below primates in their ability to discriminate objects . it was also observed that raccoons can learn quickly and can retain knowledge for up to a year .

male raccoons are solitary , but will tolerate other males around a feeding area . during breeding season , young males usually disperse to other areas , whereas young females stay within their mother’s home range . in general , raccoons are solitary , even where there are overlapping home ranges between the sexes . there is little interaction between individuals , but exceptions do occur during denning and at food aggregations .

male social behavior may be driven by the densities and spatial distribution of females . female distributions are limited by resources such as den sites , water , and food . however , little is known about variation in social structure among various species of raccoons . it is assumed that

( de la rosa and nocke , 2000 ; feldhamer , et al . , 2003 )

details on predation of these animals are lacking . however , it is likely that

as predators , these raccoons have some impact on prey species . as prey , they may affect predator populations .

is an important furbearer and game species . it generates revenue from the sale of fur .

( de la rosa and nocke , 2000 ; feldhamer , et al . , 2003 ; de la rosa and nocke , 2000 ; feldhamer , et al . , 2003 )

is a carrier of rabies , and can sometimes damage crops , but usually not to a serious extent .

many references generalize by just saying " raccoons " . by just saying " raccoons " , we assume that are including both

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living in the southern part of the new world . in other words , central and south america .

young are born in a relatively underdeveloped state ; they are unable to feed or care for themselves or locomote independently for a period of time after birth / hatching . in birds , naked and helpless after hatching .

having body symmetry such that the animal can be divided in one plane into two mirror - image halves . animals with bilateral symmetry have dorsal and ventral sides , as well as anterior and posterior ends . synapomorphy of the bilateria .

in mammals , a condition in which a fertilized egg reaches the uterus but delays its implantation in the uterine lining , sometimes for several months .

animals that use metabolically generated heat to regulate body temperature independently of ambient temperature . endothermy is a synapomorphy of the mammalia , although it may have arisen in a ( now extinct ) synapsid ancestor ; the fossil record does not distinguish these possibilities . convergent in birds .

forest biomes are dominated by trees , otherwise forest biomes can vary widely in amount of precipitation and seasonality .

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. unlike many other animals , raccoons have adapted well to human infrastructure and tend to thrive in urban environments .

. fur thickness is also dependent on the environment . populations that live at northern latitudes have thicker fur than those at southern latitudes

. this animal has a generalist diet , meaning it consumes a wide range of food . they will eat plants , seeds , corn , rodents , fish , crayfish , berries , eggs , etc . they are also known for enjoying sugary foods like : apples , cherries , grapes , dates , melons and even marshmallows

1 . zeveloff , s . i . ( 2002 ) . raccoons : a natural history . washington : smithsonian institution press .

2 . macclintock , d . , & thomas , j . s . ( 1981 ) . a natural history of raccoons . new york : scribner .

3 . reid , f . a . ( 2006 ) . a field guide to mammals of north america . boston : houghton mifflin company .

5 . gehrt , s . d . , riley , s . p . d . , & cypher , b . l . ( 2010 ) . urban carnivores : ecology , conflict , and conservation . baltimore : the johns hopkins university press .

6 . mcdougall , len . ( 1997 ) . the complete tracker : tracks , signs and habits of north american wildlife . 1st edition .

raccoons are very adaptable , so they live in a wide range of climates and habitats .

raccoons are round , fuzzy creatures with bushy tails and a black mask of fur that covers their eye area . these animals may look like cute , cuddly bandits , but they can be quite fearsome when approached .

raccoons are about as big as small dogs . they grow to about 23 to 37 inches ( 60 to 95 centimeters ) and weigh 4 to 23 lbs . ( 1 . 8 to 10 . 4 kilograms ) , according to national geographic .

raccoons are found in north and central america , europe and japan . they are very adaptable , so they live in a wide range of climates and habitats . they typically make homes , called dens , in trees or caves , though they will also make homes in barns , abandoned vehicles and other man - made locations , according to new hampshire public television .

raccoons are not very social creatures . they are nocturnal and sleep during the day . during the winter , they tend to sleep more , but they do not hibernate in the traditional sense . they simply sleep while their bodies live off stored fat . they lose around 50 percent of their body weight during the winter , according to the university of michigan ' s animal diversity web ( adw ) .

though these animals look like the outlaws of the outdoors , raccoons are very clean creatures . they are known to wash their food in streams and even dig latrines in areas they frequent regularly .

baby raccoons are called kits or cubs and are usually born in the early summer . females have one to seven offspring after a gestation period of 60 to 73 days . as a group , a mother and her baby raccoons are called a nursery .

for the first two months of their lives , babies live in their den and are weened at 7 to 16 weeks . at 12 weeks , they will start to roam away from their mothers for whole nights at a time , according to the washington department of fish and wildlife . they become completely independent at 8 to 12 months of age . raccoons live around 2 to 3 years in the wild .

raccoons can run up to 15 mph ( 24 km / h ) and can fall 35 to 40 feet ( 11 to 12 meters ) without injury , according to the adw .

raccoons have five toes on their front paws that act much like human hands .

poachers tried to kill rhinos in south african reserve . instead , a pride of lions killed them .

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young are born in july and august and are born three to a litter .

reid , f . & helgen , k . ( 2008 ) . procyon cancrivorus . in : iucn 2008 . iucn red list of threatened species . downloaded on 26 january 2009 .

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phyllonorycter cerasicolella is a moth of the gracillariidae family .

it is known from all of europe , except northern scandinavia .

the wingspan is 7 – 8 mm .

there are two to three generations per year in western europe .

the larvae feed on prunus cerasifera , prunus mahaleb and sometimes prunus spinosa , as well as various cultivated prunus species .

mines may also occur on malus species when grown in proximity of cultived prunus .

they mine the leaves of their host plant .

they create a lower-surface tentiform mine , usually between two side veins , without clear folds .

phyllonorycter cerasicolella

phyllonorycter cerasicolella <EOT> phyllonorycter cerasicolella ( cherry midget ) - norfolk micro moths - the micro moths of norfolk .

lithocolletis cerasicolella herrich - schäffer , 1855 . schmett . europ . 5 : 326 . figs 784 - 5 . phyllonorycter cerasicolella ( herrich - schäffer , 1855 ) .

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recorded in 19 ( 28 % ) of 69 10k squares . first recorded in 1999 . last recorded in 2017 .

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leaf - miner : the mine is underside , between veins , often causing leaf to arch . several mines may be found in one leaf ( british leafminers ) .

lower - surface tentiform mine , usually between two side veins , without clear folds ( bladmineerders van europa ) .

larva : the larvae of moths have a head capsule and chewing mouthparts with opposable mandibles ( see video of a gracillarid larva feeding ) , six thoracic legs and abdominal legs ( see examples ) .

pupa : the pupae of moths have visible head appendages , wings and legs which lie in sheaths ( see examples ) .

margins of frontal appendage straight . rear margin of cremaster straigt to convex ( triberti , 2007a ) ( bladmineerders van europa ) .

adult : the adult is illustrated in ukmoths . the species is included in urltoken .

comments : treated as a junior synonym of p . spinicolella in fauna europaea . where malus species grow in proximity of cultived prunus , mines may occur also on apple ( tribert , 2007a ) . ( bladmineerders van europa ) .

time of year - larvae : july , september - april ( british leafminers ) .

time of year - adults : two generations , adults flying in may and again in august ( ukmoths ) .

distribution in great britain and ireland : mainly in the southern half on england ( ukmoths ) ; including bedfordshire , caernarvonshire , cambridgeshire , cheshire , denbighshire , east norfolk , east suffolk , glamorgan , herefordshire , hertfordshire , huntingdonshire , isle of wight , leicestershire , middlesex , north somerset , northamptonshire , shropshire , south - west yorkshire , stafford , surrey , west norfolk and west suffolk ( nbn atlas ) .

distribution elsewhere : widespread in continental europe including albania , austria , belarus , belgium , bulgaria , corsica , czech republic , danish mainland , estonia , finland , french mainland , germany , greek mainland , hungary , italian mainland , latvia , lithuania , luxembourg , republic of moldova , poland , portuguese mainland , romania , russia - central , east , northwest and south , sardinia , sicily , slovakia , slovenia , spanish mainland , sweden , switzerland , the netherlands , ukraine and yugoslavia . also recorded in near east ( karsholt and van nieukerken in fauna europaea ) .

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holbrook , ipswich and hasketon , bred in 1930 - 34 ( whit . ) .

leaf - mine on cherry - brandon , suffolk ( 19 . x . 2002 ) © a prichard

leaf - mine on cherry - shrubland park , suffolk ( 3 . x . 2004 ) © a prichard


the caiques ( / kaɪˈiːk / or / kɑːˈiːk / ) are species of parrots in the genus pionites .

they are relatively small and stocky , with a short , square tail and very bright colors .

their typical weight is 150 – 170 grams .

they can live up to 40 years .

they are endemic in the amazon basin in south america , with the black-headed north of the amazon river , and the white-bellied south .

they are listed on appendix 2 of cites as a species of least concern .

they generally prefer forested areas and subsist on fruit and seeds .

caiques are generally canopy dwellers , spending most of their time in the tops of trees , foraging and playing .

caique wing feathers produce a distinctive whirring sound in flight .

they are highly vocal .

caique

caique <EOT> ‘typically , 12 to 20 rounds were needed to destroy a caique or schooner . ’

a caique is one of two species of small , brightly colored parrot of the genus pionites . the two species of caique are the white - bellied caique ( or white - bellied parrot ) and the black - headed caique ( or black - headed parrot ) . they originate from the area of the amazon rainforest of northern brazil and southern venezuela , and the guiana highlands .

" caique . " urltoken unabridged ( v 1 . 1 ) . random house , inc . 2008 .

“the yellow - thighed caique is somewhat less common in u . s . aviculture than the black - headed caique due to the number of birds imported for breeding stock in the 1970s and 1980s , ” noted worth .

as with most avian species , the personality traits of the caique differ with each individual bird . some exhibit the

both parrot species of caique have a variety of vocalizations that consist of screeches , shrieks and squawks . the black - headed caique’s unique call is often described as a sort of “toot , ” which might be used to communicate with other caiques within the flock . talking isn’t a caique’s area of strength . their relatively quiet voices are often compared to conures and pionus parrots . they’re more likely to mimic sounds than human speech . of course , it depends upon the individual caique’s talent and the time each owner invests in training .

‘we sent up our luggage and servants by a caique , a long , narrow , flat - bottomed boat , rowed by sculls . ’

because of the caique’s curious nature and tendency to play hard , a pet caique can might find itself in a dangerous situation . make sure your caique has plenty of bird - safe toys to play with and that you keep a close eye on your pet whenever it is out of the cage . caiques might be more susceptible to polyomavirus , which results in gastroenteritis and also affect the bird’s heart , liver and kidney .

the caique is becoming ever more popular as a companion bird , but you may have to do your research to acquire one - most pet shops will not carry this species . you will more likely have to contact a breeder or find an all - bird shop to purchase your caique .

” helio gracie was so impressed with caique elias that he awarded him the tile of “best student” at the original academia gracie in brazil . ”

aside from the caique’s striking appearance , its personality is the primary reason for its rise in popularity . caique owners rave about this plucky , active , little comedian . most bird owners know that they will have to accept the good , the bad , and the “ugly” part of bird ownership when they take on a feathered companion . the caique makes a wonderful pet , but it’s not perfect . they can be stubborn and beaky , and very willful . but they are so cute , it’s difficult to fault them . keep a very watchful eye on your caique if you have other birds in the house - they are known for bird - on - bird aggression , and care should be taken that the caique does not injure another pet bird .

two species of caiques are commonly kept as pets : the black - headed caique ( pionites melanocephala ) and the white - bellied caique ( pionites leucogaster ) . the yellow - thighed caique , a subspecies of the white - bellied , is also kept as a pet , though it is less common in the pet trade . the black - headed and the white - bellied caique have a similar appearance , with a few obvious distinctions . they both are about 9 to 10 inches long , and their color composition is relatively simple , with “sections” of the bird in green , orange , yellow , and white .

caiques are also occasionally known as the “seven - color parrot” because each caique’s plumage includes black , green , yellow , orange , white and blue feathers .

” caique is one of the best jiu jitsu that we ever have formed in our family . if you are on the south bay la area this is the academy to go”

as with most parrots , males and females of either species of caique look exactly the same . the only ways to determine sex are surgical sexing and dna sexing . dna sexing is safer for the bird than surgical sexing . white - bellied caique white - bellied caiques are found south of the amazon from northern brazil to bolivia , peru , and ecuador .

toys are a staple of the caique’s energy - diet . caiques are always “on the go” and love to play with toys , especially toys that they can demolish . be sure to have a steady supply of new toys on hand to replace the old ones when they become ragged or are disassembled . you’ll have to experiment with several types of toys to find your caique’s favorites . fortunately , there are many types of toys on the market to choose from , but make sure that they are safe before you give them to your caique .

black headed caique the black - headed caique , pionites melanocephala , is also known as the black - capped parrot or pallid caique . it has a black crown , yellow to orange head , white belly , yellow leg feathers and underside of tail , green back and wings , bluish primaries , greyish bill , and black feet . it is found in northern south america north of the amazon in peru , colombia , venezuela , brazil , guyana , and possibly french guiana . there are two subspecies , with birds between them intermediate in color :

mango and kiwi , the white - bellied caique parrot sisters , having some play time on the floor , wrestling on their backs , and having a fun time . . . so cute !

caiques reach maturity at two to three years of age , and can live past 20 years old if well cared for . although not for everyone , those with an endless amount of energy and willingness to provide constant fun for this on - the - go parrot , a caique might just be perfect . i can guarantee that you will never be bored with a caique in the house .

there are two parrot species of caique each with several subspecies . neither species can be sexed visually . the black - headed caique ( pionites melanocephala melanocephala ) originates in the guianas , brazil , columbia , venezuela , ecuador and peru . in the subspecies p . m . pallida , the throat , flanks and thighs are clear yellow and the band around the nape is pale orange - yellow .

the black - headed caique has , obviously , a black head and black beak , while the white - bellied has , you guessed it , a white belly ( so does the black - headed , incidentally ) , horn - colored beak , and a bright orange and yellow head . the caique is a stocky bird , surprisingly heavy for its size , as most new owners will point out .

‘we enter a caique , where we take our seals in oriental fashion , and two rowers , dressed in grey - white , striped silk shirts and red fezzes , sped us up the bosporus . ’

" i know caique since we were teenagers . he always been one of the best students at my uncle helio gracie ' s academy . i have no doubt that you will be learning from one of the best ! "

for a truly mesmerizing experience get on board our traditional caique , exclusive for the distinguished guests of blue palace resort and spa . travel on the crystal clear waters around the mirabello gulf and unlock some of the most authentic surroundings .

spend the evening sailing on the caique surrounded by the breathtaking natural beauty of the coast line of elounda and spinalonga island . set off from the hotel’s own jetty with chilled champagne and the chef’s treat of canapés with local indigenous flavors for an intimate interlude .

" carlos caique elias has been studying jiu jitsu with me and my family for many years . in brazil he became one of the best students we ever have . i fully recommend his school as one to learn the real , effective and traditional gracie jiu jitsu "

though the caique is a medium - sized bid , it needs a large environment . this energetic bird will suffer greatly from being confined to a small cage . think about building a small aviary if you can , or at least provide your caique with the largest housing you can afford . make sure that the bar - spacing is appropriate for a bird of its size and that there’s a grating on the bottom of the cage . this playful bird will discover the weaknesses in its cage in no time , so be sure that the cage is of quality construction , such as those made from stainless steel .

well known as the clown of companion birds , caiques are loved by bird fanciers for their outgoing nature and ability to make people laugh with their playful antics . the proper way to pronounce caique is “kai - eke” — don’t ask for a “cake” at the bird shop , or they might point you to the nearest bakery !

the white - bellied caique , pionites leucogaster , has an orange - yellow head , a white belly , green wings and back , bluish primary feathers , a horn - colored beak , and pink or grey feet . there are several subtypes of the white - bellied caique , including the green thighed ( pionites leucogaster leucogaster ) , the yellow thighed ( p . l . xanthomeria ) , and the yellow tailed ( p . l . xanthrus ) . currently , the yellow thighed is the type most commonly kept as a pet in the united states . the green thighed is somewhat rare in captivity , and the yellow tailed has been documented in the wild but is very rare in captivity .

out - of - the - cage time is very important for caiques , and they should have a playgym or cage playtop with lots of toys . most caiques appreciate stripping nontoxic branches with the leaves still attached , and they’ll even bathe in these if the leaves are soaked . bathtime is a relished caique activity , and many prefer a leaf bath .

if the african grey parrot is the intellectual of the bird community , and the macaw is the show - off , then the caique is the clown . caiques have been called clowns more often than barnum and bailey have had shows in three rings , and for good reason - the clown is a truly appropriate metaphor for this medium - sized mischief maker .

caiques can’t compete in a noise contest with a cockatoo , but they are not quiet , by any means . their noise level is moderate , and will only bother your more “sensitive” neighbors . they are not known for their talking ability , but can learn to whistle and cluck very well . a talented caique will talk , but its mimicking does not rival that of the better talking species .

the less common but increasingly available species is the white - bellied caique , whose habitat is south of the amazon , from northern brazil and spreading to parts of bolivia , ecuador and peru . the appearance of the white - bellied species is almost identical to the black - headed , with two striking exceptions : the beak of the white - bellied caique is horn colored , and the entire head is a bright yellow / orange , giving this species the appearance of wearing a hood . the abrupt color changes from one part of the body to another are so pronounced on both of these birds that they look as if they have been painted on ! the white - bellied species is slightly smaller in size measuring approximately eight inches in length , and again , this species is not sexually dimorphic .

the second parrot species , often called the white - bellied caique ( pionites leucogaster leucogaster ) , hails from brazil , bolivia , ecuador and peru . the name “white - bellied” might be a little misleading . “as all caique species have white bellies , yellow - thighed is a bit more accurate common name , ” said breeder gail worth of aves international . the subspecies p . l . xanthurus possesses paler plumage with the thighs , sides of body and under tail - coverts as well as top and underside of the tail yellow . the lower back and upper tail - coverts are green interspersed with yellow . the thighs and sides of the subspecies p . l . xanthomeria are yellow . the topside of the tail is green , the underside blackish . the periophthalmic eye ring is gray and the beak horn - colored with a grayish base . the feet are dark gray .

for this reason , we highly recommend that you find an effective training program for your caique . whether he is new to your home or you’ve had him for years , a training program will always come in handy . we personally recommend the bird tricks parrot training course by chet womach . you can see many of his videos for free to get an idea of how much he knows about birds and how he can help you train yours .

juvenile white - bellied caique juvenile white bellies often have brownish or black feathers on the head and back of the neck , as well as yellow feathers on the white belly , as shown in the photo on the left . generally these off - colored feathers will be lost and replaced by orange or white feathers respectively . young birds will also have dark brown irises , which will change to a rust or orange color as the bird matures .

well - known behavior specialist sally blanchard shares her life and love with an adorable black - headed caique named spike . spike often accompanies sally to lectures , where she demonstrates his exuberance for this hopping activity by placing her hand on his back , grasping him around his middle and pretending to " bounce " him up and down . much to the delight of spectators , spike will continue " bouncing " and bunny - hopping long after sally has released him !

a medium sized parrot from the amazon rainforest which comes in two species , white bellied and black headed . both look as if they are wearing outfits : yellow or orange pants , white shirt , green jacket and a orange or black hat . the caique is an attractive parrot who is surprisingly destructive for it’s size and can be rather noisy . however they are extremely tame , highly social birds and can make excellent pets . they live for about 40 years .

enjoy a delicious lunch , with a selection of homemade dishes , light snacks ; fresh bread and greek wine , all packed in a traditional picnic basket . you can choose to enjoy this picnic lunch on our traditional caique , sailing around the coastline of elounda and the island of spinalonga . this package includes two types of menu , customized to your needs . it is a great opportunity to enjoy an al fresco romantic meal for couples or the perfect opportunity for some family bonding !

rarely do aviculturists find themselves in unanimous agreement . however , rarely have i met someone who didn’t agree on the engaging and clownish personality of the caique parrot . these small ( 9 inches ) but sturdily - built south american parrots are highly desired pets due to their beautiful plumage and lively , inquisitive natures . caiques ( commonly pronounced “ky eek” in the united states ) love to play and are often described as natural clowns with a sweet , somewhat mischievous nature . these high - energy parrots require an owner who appreciates and nurtures their unique personalities .

not only playful and energetic , caiques also excel intellectually . they enjoy exploring new objects , whether it is a new puzzle toy or surfing in a new acquaintance’s hair . the best caique pets are well - socialized through frequent handling by many people . some caiques exhibit territorial behavior , especially around the cage . “caiques have an extra dose of self - confidence , but are intelligent enough to know when their bluff has been called , ” said nancy speed of mississippi pea patch aviaries . “they will gracefully worm their way out of any situation they cannot control . ”

because of their acrobatic displays , caiques require extra large cages for their relatively small size . many breeders recommended a minimum cage size of 31⁄2 - feet high by 3 - feet deep by 4 - feet in length . choose one with safe bar spacing , no more than 3⁄4 or 7⁄8 an inch . lots of perches , wooden chew toys and a variety of frequently rotated toys will keep your caique satisfied and entertained . caiques seem to delight in the thrill of movement – hence the hopping and hanging from objects – so swings and other mobile toys , even the outstretched hand of a person , are favorites of these birds .

my pet bird review of kitty the caique parrot is finally here ! a video 3 years in the making and you guys have requested for it multiple times . i ' ll start by saying that choosing a pet bird is a daunting task because the choice you make is most likely going to be a life choice as most parrots will happily live past 25 and keep going . if you choose a caique , they have been known to live past 60 so there ' s a good chance your pet will outlive you by the time you get around to affording the purchase ( they are not cheap at all ) . caiques are playful little birds who don ' t know their own size , it ' s been a highly rewarding experience getting one : ) got questions for me about the bird ? join our facebook below ! facbook : urltoken flikr : urltoken sub to itsdankreviews : urltoken check out some of our other great videos below ! sony fe 35mm f2 . 8 za carl zeiss sonnar review : urltoken sony fe 55mm f1 . 8 za carl zeiss sonnar overview : urltoken sony a7 / a7r battery grip review vg - c1em : urltoken sony a7 / a7r review , alpha 7 : urltoken sony a7 / a7r metabones adapter review for canon and nikon to e - mount : urltoken

set off from the hotel’s own jetty aboard our quintessentially greek fishing boat and savor a selection of cretan wines and a platter of cheese locally sourced from dairy farms . the caique sails around the coast of elounda and around the isle of spinalonga , which sits right across from blue palace . spinalonga is a national heritage monument , non - inhabited islet , with a rich history that uniquely captures the history of crete itself . with impressive relics from the roman times , venetian occupation , ottoman turks and most recent history as a leper colony , spinalonga has been immortalized in the best - selling book of victoria hislop “the island” . its view is truly breathtaking !

currently the most commonly available species is the black - headed caique , originating north of the amazon and westward to parts of venezuela , ecuador and peru . these birds sport a deep , rich forest green color on their backs , wings and tail . the top and upper back of the head is a shiny jet black ; the nape and neck is a vivid yellow / orange , and the beak is black . there is a hint of dark green around the eyes , and the entire front of the belly and breast area is a soft cloudy white . " socks " and the underside of the tail is burnt orange . this parrot measures approximately nine inches in length , and their sex is undeterminable by visualization .

pepper was a rescue bird , a black headed caique ( pionites melanocephalus ) who had a rough life before becoming part of our family about 8 years ago . he was stubborn , messy , loud… and i fell so in love with him . pepper bonded most closely with me , and for years i worked hard to train him and gain his trust . he also enjoyed my mother’s company , respected but avoided my father , and constantly tried to attack my little brother . he tried to attack anyone who visited , even relatives who came over often ( like my grandparents ) . he was especially protective of me . anytime the front door opened , he had to march over to investigate . he often perched on the family room windowsill surveying the driveway , ready to warn us of any threat ( hawk , crow , airplane , etc ) .

we thank ana l . fonseca , marcelo amorim , marcelo fonseca , theo mota , luiza c . martins , lucas , eliane and caique for logistical support and help in the field work . we express our gratitude to the addiny family for kindly providing permission to do field work on its property , and also to j . p . lemos - filho and g . w . fernandes that gently loaned us equipments , s . dolédec who gave statistical advice and f . de bello , b . h . p . rosado and f . f . carmo that provided insightful discussions . we are also thankful for the botanical specialists who gently helped with many identifications , especially n . f . o . mota and p . l . viana . finally , we thank the grants from the cnpq ( conselho nacional de desenvolvimento científico e tecnológico , 163020 / 2013 - 2 , 482720 / 2012 ) , capes ( coordenação de aperfeiçoamento de pessoal de nível superior ) and fapemig ( fundação de amparo à pesquisa de minas gerais ) . this study was in partial fulfillment of the master requirements of l . f . a . de paula in plant biology , who received a scholarship from cnpq . f . a . o . silveira receives a research productivity fellowship from cnpq .

jojo and abu are blackheaded caiques . jojo is 3 . 5 years old & female , while abu is 5 months and male . they love to wrestle together , and as you see , abu just lays on his back waiting for jojo to pounce . in this video jojo is more aggressive and runs in for the attack .

hitherto considered conspecific with p . xanthomerius and p . leucogaster , but separated as a species distinct from former by characters given under that species , and from latter by its yellow vs green tail ( 3 ) , yellow vs green lower flanks and thighs ( 3 ) , and unknown - width hybrid zone ( at least 1 ) . monotypic .

brazil s of amazon from r purús and r juruá to r madeira catchment in amazonas .

, with which this species was formerly considered to be conspecific , a medium - sized , chunky , short - tailed parrot , with apricot - orange cap , . . .

no information , though basic details are unlikely to differ significantly from p . leucogaster .

no data , though basic details of breeding biology are unlikely to differ significantly from p . leucogaster .

vulnerable . cites ii . no population estimate . suspected to lose 17·8–22·2 % of suitable habitat within its distribution over three generations ( 24 years ) from 2002 , based on a . . .

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del hoyo , j . , collar , n . & kirwan , g . m . ( 2018 ) . yellow - tailed parrot ( pionites xanthurus ) . in : del hoyo , j . , elliott , a . , sargatal , j . , christie , d . a . & de juana , e . ( eds . ) . handbook of the birds of the world alive . lynx edicions , barcelona . ( retrieved from urltoken on 9 july 2018 ) .

recent reappraisal of higher taxonomy of parrots # r proposed arrangement into three superfamilies , here treated as families ( strigopidae , cacatuidae , psittacidae ) ; same study split psittacidae , as here defined , into three families , with additional recognition of psittrichasidae ( psittrichas to coracopsis , below ) and psittaculidae ( psephotus to micropsitta , below ) ; in present work , separation of these families considered to require further study and perhaps additional support . in the past , present family was often split into two , with recognition of family loriidae ; at the other extreme , it was sometimes considered to include all psittaciformes .

recent molecular studies indicate that this genus and deroptyus are sister - taxa # r # r # r .

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justification : this species has an extremely large range , and hence does not approach the thresholds for vulnerable under the range size criterion ( extent of occurrence < 20 , 000 km2 combined with a declining or fluctuating range size , habitat extent / quality , or population size and a small number of locations or severe fragmentation ) . despite the fact that the population trend appears to be decreasing , the decline is not believed to be sufficiently rapid to approach the thresholds for vulnerable under the population trend criterion ( > 30 % decline over ten years or three generations ) . the population size has not been quantified , but it is not believed to approach the thresholds for vulnerable under the population size criterion ( < 10 , 000 mature individuals with a continuing decline estimated to be > 10 % in ten years or three generations , or with a specified population structure ) . for these reasons the species is evaluated as least concern .

the global population size has not been quantified , but this species is described as ' fairly common ' ( stotz et al . ( 1996 ) . trend justification : this species is suspected to lose 10 . 7 - 13 . 6 % of suitable habitat within its distribution over three generations ( 24 years ) based on a model of amazonian deforestation ( soares - filho et al . 2006 , bird et al . 2011 ) . given the susceptibility of the species to hunting and / or trapping , it is therefore suspected to decline by < 25 % over three generations .

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as with most parrots , caiques thrive on a pelleted - base diet that is supplemented with fresh fruit and vegetables . nutri - berries are an especially good food for caiques because they offer fun foraging and balanced nutrition .

they are not great for first - time bird owners , but they will always keep you entertained . they enjoy playing on their backs , hopping around the house , and just being comical . they are mischevious , stubborn , and need clear boundaries or they may become nippy .

they aren’t good talkers , but they like to learn tricks and most will be friendly with everyone in the family . they can be noisy , so they are best kept in a house . because of their strong personalities , it’s best to make sure you get a hand - fed and properly socialized baby .

if you live in a house and are prepared to care for a medium parrot with a strong personality ( and put up with some bites here or there ) , then you just might be the right owner for one of these energetic bundles of fun .

there are two species of these birds and the most notable difference is that the top of the black - headed’s head is black while the white - bellied’s is yellow .

need a more experienced bird owner because they can become nippy if not taught correct boundaries .

moderate–they can be noisy at times , so they are more suited living in a house .

high energy , big appetite , vocal , love to chew , like to roll around with toys , tendency to skip and hop around , like to learn tricks , good at mimicking sounds , can be noisy , get into mischief , can become nippy , active , comical , playful , can be very stubborn , fearless , intelligent , most will be friendly with everyone in the family , some may become one - person birds , like to bathe .

good–some can learn to talk a limited amount ( with small voices ! ) , but all are good at learning tricks .

they should be handled daily in order to keep them socialized and from becoming nippy .

video by redmelde these birds love to play and roll around on their backs with toys . this video shows just how much fun they can be .

video by sakura69abc they are also known to hop and skip around . this is a cute video of one hopping .

these birds , like most medium - sized parrots , can be very nippy . you definitely need to know how to train him if you want him to be hand tamed and enjoy spending time with you and your friends / family . however , if you don’t know how to train one , you may have difficulty even getting your bird out of his cage .

below is one of chet’s videos that covers the first step to stopping your parrot’s biting . this technique is perfect for caiques . this video is a great example of how effective the training courses can be and how they are filled with a wealth of useful information for any bird owner . this video is only the first step in getting your bird hand tamed . we highly recommend checking out chet’s curriculum for taming your bird even further .

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caïque is the original turkish word for & apos ; any & apos ; mountainous pass not just petra & apos ; s . . . for " pete - ra & apos ; s " sake ! also spelled siq / saiq .

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any of four ( previously two ) species of parrot in the genus pionites .

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“i may have fallen as hard for plyto in a tasting room or over dinner at home , but the setting of our first encounter made it inevitable . i was on a sloop , sailing past the stone bastions of spinalonga , the mysterious venetian fortress off crete’s northern coast . friends i‘d met that afternoon had laid out meats and cheeses beside canapés that looked like miniature sculptures . the sea was simmering , the sky a shade of el greco blue… . ”

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‘the lighter service was handled , at least in part , by caiques and other mostly locally owned small boats whose socio - economic leverage , unlike that of the elite property owners on the sea front , was not great . ’

‘formerly known as caiques , gulets are beautiful , broad - beamed , hand - built wooden sailing boats , but unfortunately these days the sails are strictly for show . ’

‘in fact only a small convoy of caiques , bearing a single battalion of mountain troops , was headed for maleme , not canea . ’

early 17th century : from french caïque , from italian caicco , from turkish kayık .

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