Black-necked Aracari
Pteroglossus aracari
Conservation Status
Least ConcernAves · Piciformes · Ramphastidae
About
The black-necked aracari or black-necked araçari is a near-passerine bird in the toucan family Ramphastidae. It is found in Brazil, French Guiana, Guyana, Suriname, and Venezuela.
Fun Fact
Aracaris are unusual among toucans in roosting communally—up to six adults pack into a single tree cavity, folding their tails over their backs to fit.
Quick Facts
Habitat
A wide variety of semi-open landscapes including edges and clearings in wet and sand-ridge forests
Diet
Feeds on fruit and is important as a disperser of fruit tree seeds.
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance
External Data Sources
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