Many-banded Aracari
NameMany-banded Aracari
Common NameMany-banded Aracari
Scientific NamePteroglossus pluricinctus
FamilyRamphastidae
Wingspan (cm)33
Length (cm)44.5
Weight (g)255
Plumage DetailsBlack head, neck, and upperparts. Underparts are bright yellow with two prominent black bands across the chest and belly, separated by a yellow band. A distinctive red band is present below the lower black band on the lower belly/vent. The large bill is mostly black, with a bright yellow base to the upper mandible and a red tip. Bare skin around the eye is pale blue.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations consist of a series of high-pitched, sharp, and often repeated 'peep' or 'psit' notes, sometimes described as 'psee-yup' or 'tsee-yup'.
Primary Dietfrugivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the Amazon basin of northwestern South America, including parts of Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Venezuela, and Brazil.
Identifying FeaturesTwo prominent black bands on yellow underparts, Red band on lower belly, Large, colorful bill (black with yellow base and red tip), Pale blue bare skin around the eye
Description
This medium-sized toucan is characterized by its striking plumage featuring multiple black bands on a yellow chest. It is an arboreal bird, typically found in tropical forests, often moving in small flocks while foraging for fruit.
