Chestnut-eared Aracari
NameChestnut-eared Aracari
Common NameChestnut-eared Aracari
Scientific NamePteroglossus castanotis
FamilyRamphastidae
Wingspan (cm)32.5
Length (cm)44.5
Weight (g)255
Plumage DetailsThis aracari has a black crown and nape, with distinctive chestnut-brown ear-coverts and hindneck. Its back and wings are dark olive-green, contrasting with a bright red rump. The underparts are predominantly bright yellow, featuring a broad red band across the belly and a smaller red patch on the breast. The large, curved bill is primarily yellow with a black culmen, a black patch near the base of the maxilla, and a red line at the base of the mandible, complemented by a white eye-ring.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations typically consist of a series of loud, harsh, and often repeated 'crek-crek-crek' or 'treek-treek-treek' calls, used for communication within flocks.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in South America, primarily in the Amazon basin and adjacent areas, including parts of Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Brazil, Paraguay, and northern Argentina.
Identifying FeaturesLarge, multi-colored bill, Chestnut-brown ear patch, Yellow belly with broad red band, Olive-green back, Red rump
Description
The Chestnut-eared Aracari is a medium-sized toucan known for its striking plumage and large, colorful bill. These social birds typically forage in small flocks through the canopy of tropical forests, feeding on fruits and insects.
