Black-necked Araçari vs Choco Toucan
Pteroglossus aracari compared with Ramphastos brevis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Black-necked Araçari | Choco Toucan |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pteroglossus aracari | Ramphastos brevis |
| Order | Piciformes | Piciformes |
| Family | Ramphastidae | Ramphastidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 28.6 cm (11.3 in) | 39.2 cm (15.4 in) |
| Weight | 247.16666666666666 g (8.72 oz) | 423.5 g (14.94 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-4 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Black-necked Araçari
Least Concern
Choco Toucan
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.