Smooth-billed Ani Photo Gallery

Adult

Large and bulky with a long tail and parrotlike bill. Entirely black. The bill is arched with a prominent ridge or bump on the top, but otherwise lacks grooves.

Juvenile

Juveniles look like adults, but do not have the ridge or bump on the upper bill.

Adult

Flock

Adult

Large all black bird with a long tail and hefty bill. Note parrotlike humped bill. Often found in pairs or small groups.

Adult

Adult

Found in open areas with brush or scrub including fields, plantations, gardens, and forest clearings.

Adult

Often found in groups and nests in communal groups.

Adult