Black-necked Araçari vs Chestnut-eared Araçari
Pteroglossus aracari compared with Pteroglossus castanotis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Black-necked Araçari | Chestnut-eared Araçari |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pteroglossus aracari | Pteroglossus castanotis |
| Order | Piciformes | Piciformes |
| Family | Ramphastidae | Ramphastidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 28.6 cm (11.3 in) | 30.9 cm (12.2 in) |
| Weight | 247.16666666666666 g (8.72 oz) | 265.0 g (9.35 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-4 | 2-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Black-necked Araçari
Least Concern
Chestnut-eared 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.