Ivory-billed Aracari
NameIvory-billed Aracari
Common NameIvory-billed Aracari
Scientific NamePteroglossus flavirostris
FamilyRamphastidae
Wingspan (cm)55
Length (cm)42
Weight (g)210
Plumage DetailsFeatures a black head, dark maroon nape and upper chest, dark green to black back, and a bright red rump. The belly is yellow with a distinct red band across the lower breast. The most prominent feature is the large, pale ivory-colored bill with a black culmen and tip.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a series of yelping or croaking notes, often described as 'cree-cree-cree' or 'kree-kree-kree,' which can be quite loud and repetitive.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the western Amazon basin, including eastern Ecuador, northeastern Peru, and western Brazil.
Identifying Featureslarge ivory-colored bill, black head, maroon nape and upper chest, red rump, yellow belly with red band
Description
This medium-sized aracari is characterized by its striking ivory-colored bill and colorful plumage. It is an arboreal bird, often seen foraging for fruit in small flocks within the canopy of tropical forests. They are social birds, typically moving in small groups.
