Black-necked Araçari vs Eastern Red-necked Araçari
Pteroglossus aracari compared with Pteroglossus bitorquatus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Black-necked Araçari | Eastern Red-necked Araçari |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pteroglossus aracari | Pteroglossus bitorquatus |
| Order | Piciformes | Piciformes |
| Family | Ramphastidae | Ramphastidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 28.6 cm (11.3 in) | 23.6 cm (9.3 in) |
| Weight | 247.16666666666666 g (8.72 oz) | 141.5 g (4.99 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-4 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Black-necked Araçari
Near Threatened
Eastern Red-necked Araçari
About These Birds
Black-necked Araçari
The Black-necked Araçari is a medium-sized toucan with a dark black-and-chestnut plumage, a distinctive dark neck band, and a striped yellow-red bill. It inhabits humid lowland forests of the Guiana Shield and northern Amazonia, including Venezuela, Guyana, Suriname, and northern Brazil. It feeds primarily on fruits and berries in the forest canopy, supplemented by insects and small vertebrates.