Collared Aracari
NameCollared Aracari
Common NameCollared Aracari
Scientific NamePteroglossus torquatus
FamilyRamphastidae
Wingspan (cm)34.5
Length (cm)40
Weight (g)230
Plumage DetailsFeatures a black head, neck, and upperparts. The underparts are bright yellow with a prominent broad red band across the belly. A distinctive white 'collar' marks the base of its large, mostly black bill, which has a pale yellowish-white section on the upper mandible near the face and a serrated cutting edge. It has a yellow eye surrounded by a bare patch of skin.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a series of sharp, high-pitched 'pseek' or 'peet' notes, often repeated rapidly. They also produce various chattering and rattling calls.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound from southern Mexico through Central America (including Belize, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and Panama) and into northern South America (Colombia, Venezuela, and parts of Ecuador).
Identifying FeaturesLarge, multi-colored bill (black with pale yellowish-white base on upper mandible), Black head and upperparts, Yellow underparts with a broad red belly band, White 'collar' at the base of the bill, Yellow eye with bare skin patch
Description
The Collared Aracari is a medium-sized toucan known for its striking plumage and large, colorful bill. These social birds typically forage in small flocks within the canopy of tropical forests, feeding primarily on fruits.
