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Birds
Collared aracari
Collared aracari · Pteroglossus torquatus
With its striking bill, yellow breast and black collar, the collared aracari is most often seen in small groups in the forest canopy.
Fact file
- Size
- Around 40 cm long and weighing 190 to 275 grams
- Males and females
- Males and females look similar, hardly any difference in size
- Sounds
- Rolling, high-pitched twittering or squeaking, especially in flight and in contact calls
- Diet
- Mainly fruit, occasionally insects or small lizards
- Offspring
- Four to five eggs in tree cavities, both parents look after the young
How to identify Collared aracari
Collared aracaris are immediately noticeable thanks to their long, slightly curved bill, which is often yellowish with a black tip. Their plumage is mostly black, while the breast shines yellow with a distinctive black spot and a narrow red band across the belly. A special identifying feature is the black collar that runs across the breast and gives the collared aracari its name.
The frequently reddish feathers under the tail coverts are striking. These birds are quite slender and reach a body length of 40 centimetres with a weight of around 190 to 275 grams. The long tail and the strongly contrasting facial mask help distinguish them from other toucan species. They can be confused with other aracaris, but the black breast band of the collared aracari is unmistakable.
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