Black-necked Aracari
NameBlack-necked Aracari
Common NameBlack-necked Aracari
Scientific NamePteroglossus aracari
FamilyRamphastidae
Wingspan (cm)32.5
Length (cm)45.5
Weight (g)235
Plumage DetailsThis aracari has a black head and neck, dark greenish-blue upperparts, and a bright yellow breast with a prominent broad red band across the belly. Its rump is also red. The long, slender bill is predominantly pale ivory or yellowish with a black culmen and tip.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a series of high-pitched, reedy, or squeaky notes, often described as 'peet-peet-peet' or 'tsee-tsee-tsee', sometimes given in a rapid sequence.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in northeastern South America, primarily in eastern and northern Brazil, the Guianas (Guyana, Suriname, French Guiana), and parts of eastern Venezuela.
Identifying FeaturesLong, pale bill with black culmen and tip, Black head and neck, Yellow breast with a broad red band, Red rump
Description
The Black-necked Aracari is a medium-sized toucan known for its striking plumage and distinctive long bill. It is typically found foraging in the canopy of tropical and subtropical forests, often in small flocks.
