Black-necked Aracari
A species of Aracaris Scientific name : Pteroglossus aracari Genus : Aracaris
Black-necked Aracari, A species of Aracaris
Botanical name: Pteroglossus aracari
Genus: Aracaris
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Description
The black-necked aracari measures 35–45 cm (14–18 in) long and weighs 177-309 grams (6-10.9 oz.) It is a typical but thickset aracari with a single red band across its otherwise yellow chest. Its upper mandible is pale yellow while the lower mandible is black. 
Size
46 cm
Nest Placement
Cavity
Feeding Habits
Black-necked Aracari primarily eat fruits from plants like Ficus and palms, along with insects. They forage in the canopy, utilizing their sharp beaks to access food. Black-necked Aracari exhibit a preference for diverse fruits and will also consume additional offerings such as vegetables and protein in captivity.
Habitat
Black-necked Aracari primarily inhabits tropical environments, favoring lowland wet forests, sand-ridge forests, and secondary forests. This species also adapts to a variety of woodlands, including the gallery forests of savannas and areas of cerrado. It can be found frequenting forest edges, clearings, and fruit-tree plantations, showcasing a preference for regions with abundant fruiting trees. Although predominantly found at altitudes below 500–600 meters, black-necked Aracari occasionally ascends to higher elevations up to 1000 meters, particularly in the southeastern part of its range.
Dite type
Frugivorous
General Info
Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Fruit
Distribution Area
Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and heavily degraded former forest.
Scientific Classification
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