Black-necked aracari
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Aves |
| Order: | Piciformes |
| Family: | Ramphastidae |
| Genus: | Pteroglossus |
| Species: | P. aracari
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The black-necked aracari (Pteroglossus aracari), is a species of bird in the toucan family. It is found in Brazil, French Guiana, Guyana, Suriname, and Venezuela.
Taxonomy and systematics[]
The black-necked aracari was originally classified in the genus Ramphastos. Alternative names include beautiful aracari and Maximilian's aracari.
Subspecies[]
Three subspecies are recognized:[2]
- P. a. atricollis - (Statius Müller, PL, 1776): Originally described as a separate species. Found in eastern Venezuela, the Guianas and northern Brazil
- P. a. aracari - (Linnaeus, 1758): Found in north-eastern, eastern and south-eastern Brazil
- P. a. wiedii - Sturm, JHCF & Sturm, JW, 1847: Originally described as a separate species in the genus Pteroglossus. Found in south-eastern Brazil
Description[]
The black-necked aracari measures 35–45 cm (14–18 in) long and weighs 177-309 grams (6-10.9 oz.)[3] 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.
Distribution and habitat[]
Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and heavily degraded former forest.
Behaviour and ecology[]
Breeding[]
The black-necked aracari nests in hollows in the trees created by either woodpeckers or by broken tree branches.
References[]
- ^ BirdLife International (2016). "Pteroglossus aracari". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2016: e.T22682017A92928534. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2016-3.RLTS.T22682017A92928534.en. Retrieved 12 November 2021.
- ^ "IOC World Bird List 6.4". IOC World Bird List Datasets. doi:10.14344/ioc.ml.6.4.
- ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 19 August 2007. Retrieved 19 August 2007.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
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