Green Aracari
NameGreen Aracari
Common NameGreen Aracari
Scientific NamePteroglossus viridis
FamilyRamphastidae
Wingspan (cm)32
Length (cm)37
Weight (g)130
Plumage DetailsMales have a black head, neck, and upperparts, with a bright yellow breast and belly, and a prominent red rump. Females are similar but have a chestnut-brown head. Both sexes feature a large bill that is yellow on the upper mandible with a black culmen and lower mandible, accented by a blue patch at the base.
Vocalization / CallTheir vocalizations consist of a series of high-pitched, sharp 'peet!' or 'psit!' notes, often repeated rapidly, sometimes described as a 'psee-yew' or 'tsee-yew' call.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the lowlands of northeastern South America, including parts of the Guianas (Guyana, Suriname, French Guiana), Venezuela, and northern Brazil.
Identifying Featureslarge multi-colored bill, black head (male) or chestnut head (female), yellow breast and belly, red rump, blue patch at bill base
Description
The Green Aracari is a small, colorful toucan known for its striking plumage and distinctive large, multi-colored bill. These social birds typically forage in small flocks within the canopy of tropical forests, primarily feeding on fruits but also supplementing their diet with insects and other small prey.
