Pteroglossus pluricinctus
The Many-banded Aracari (*Pteroglossus pluricinctus*) is a vibrant and social member of the toucan family, Ramphastidae, distinguished by its unique double-banded plumage. Measuring approximately 41-44 cm (16-17 inches) in length and weighing around 210-250 grams, this medium-sized aracari sports a striking black head and throat, bright green upperparts, and a brilliant yellow underside bisected by two prominent black bands across the breast and belly, which are its most defining field mark. ...
Found in humid lowland tropical forests, gallery forests along rivers, and forest edges, typically at elevations up to 700 meters above sea level.
Primarily frugivorous, consuming a wide array of tropical fruits; they also supplement their diet with insects, eggs, and nestlings of other birds, foraging by gleaning from branches.
Many-banded Aracaris are highly social and diurnal birds, typically moving in noisy flocks of 5 to 10 individuals through the forest canopy, often engaging in playful interactions. They exhibit a fascinating cooperative breeding system where multiple adults participate in feeding and caring for t...
The Many-banded Aracari is a resident species, found exclusively in the lowland tropical forests of northern South America. Its primary breeding range extends across southern Venezuela, southeastern Colombia, eastern Ecuador, northeastern Peru, and northwestern Brazil. This species is non-migrato...
Least Concern
- Many-banded Aracaris are named for the two distinct, broad black bands across their yellow breast and belly, a unique feature among aracaris. - They are highly social birds, often seen in small, noisy flocks of 5-10 individuals, a typical trait of many aracari species. - These aracaris are know...