Fiery-billed Aracari
NameFiery-billed Aracari
Common NameFiery-billed Aracari
Scientific NamePteroglossus frantzii
FamilyRamphastidae
Wingspan (cm)33
Length (cm)43
Weight (g)250
Plumage DetailsThis aracari has a black head, neck, and upperparts. Its underparts are bright yellow with a broad, fiery red band across the belly. A narrow red line also runs across the upper breast. The most prominent feature is its large bill, which is predominantly black on the lower mandible and tip, transitioning to bright orange and red on the upper mandible, with a yellow-green base.
Vocalization / CallTheir calls are typically a series of sharp, high-pitched 'psit' or 'pseek' notes, often repeated rapidly, sometimes described as a 'peet-peet-peet' sound.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the humid lowland and foothill forests of the Pacific slope of southern Costa Rica and western Panama.
Identifying FeaturesLarge, multi-colored bill with fiery red and orange hues, Black head and upperparts, Bright yellow underparts with a prominent red belly band, Yellow-green orbital skin around the eye
Description
The Fiery-billed Aracari is a striking toucan species known for its vibrant plumage and distinctive bill. These social birds typically forage in small flocks through the canopy and subcanopy of tropical forests, feeding on fruits, insects, and small vertebrates.
