Curl-crested Araçari
NameCurl-crested Araçari
Common NameCurl-crested Araçari
Scientific NamePteroglossus beauharnaisii
FamilyRamphastidae
Wingspan (cm)38
Length (cm)44
Weight (g)205
Plumage DetailsThe most striking feature is the glossy black, curled crest. The back is dark red, contrasting with black wings and mantle. Underparts are bright yellow with a prominent red band across the belly. The face is white with a pale blue eye-ring. The large bill has a reddish-brown upper mandible, a pale yellow lower mandible, and an orange tip.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations consist of a series of harsh, rattling notes, often delivered in chorus by a flock, creating a distinctive sound in the forest.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeNative to the southwestern Amazon basin in South America, found in parts of Bolivia, Brazil, and Peru.
Identifying FeaturesGlossy black, curled crest feathers, Vibrant plumage with red back and yellow belly with a red band, Large, colorful bill with reddish-brown, pale yellow, and orange sections, Pale blue eye-ring and white face
Description
The Curl-crested Araçari is a medium-sized toucan known for its unique glossy, black, curled feathers on its crown. It exhibits vibrant plumage with a red back, black wings, and a yellow belly marked by a broad red band. These social birds typically forage in small flocks within the canopy of humid lowland forests.
