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Fiery-billed Aracari

Pteroglossus frantzii

The Fiery-billed Aracari is a colorful bird with a bright orange bill and a cheerful song. They love to eat fruits and can often be seen hopping around in trees, making them fun to watch!

Habitat: Forests

Appearance

The Fiery-billed Aracari is a striking bird with a black head and upperparts, a bright yellow belly, and a bold red band across its chest. Its most distinctive feature is a large, colorful bill blending yellow, orange, and red with a black tip, complemented by a patch of blue skin around its eyes.

KingdomAnimaliaPhylumChordataClassAvesOrderPiciformesFamilyRamphastidaeGenusPteroglossus
Fiery-billed Aracari
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Fiery-billed Aracari

Category

Birds

Rarity

Common

Danger

1/5 · Very low

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Interesting facts

Aracaris often share food with each other, tossing fruits to friends!

Their giant bill is surprisingly light because it's mostly hollow!

These birds sleep curled up, tucking their long bill under their wing!

They use old woodpecker holes high in trees for their cozy nests!

Special abilities

Ability

Giant Rainbow Beak

Fiery-billed Aracaris have an enormous, colorful bill that helps them reach fruit on slender branches and regulate body temperature.

Ability

Acrobatic Climber

Fiery-billed Aracaris can navigate dense jungle foliage with strong feet, helping them find hidden fruits and insects.

Ability

Jungle Communicator

Fiery-billed Aracaris use a variety of loud calls and chirps to communicate with their flock, helping them stay together.

Measurements & details

Length
43-45 cm
Wingspan
55-65 cm
Weight
0.22-0.28 kg
Lifespan
15-20 years
Clutch Size
2-4
Incubation
16-17 days

Diet & Feeding

A fruit-loving bird that also enjoys insects and occasionally raids other birds' nests.

Primary Foods

  • Fruits (figs, berries)
  • Insects (beetles, grasshoppers)
  • Spiders
  • Eggs (of other birds)

Foraging Method

  • Foraging

Ecological connections

eats

Matapalo Fig

Ficus insipida

Relies on these tropical fruits for food.

eats

Surinam Cherry

Eugenia uniflora

Feasts on the sweet berries of this plant.

eaten by

White-faced Capuchin

Cebus capucinus

Monkeys sometimes raid nests for eggs.

Traits

Also known as

No aliases listed yet.

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Safety

Danger

1/5 · Very low

Always watch birds from a distance and don't try to touch them.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is Fiery-billed Aracari?

43-45 cm

What is Fiery-billed Aracari's wingspan?

55-65 cm

How much does Fiery-billed Aracari weigh?

0.22-0.28 kg

How long does Fiery-billed Aracari live?

15-20 years

What does Fiery-billed Aracari eat?

A fruit-loving bird that also enjoys insects and occasionally raids other birds' nests.

Where is Fiery-billed Aracari usually found?

Forests

How does Fiery-billed Aracari hunt?

Foraging

How many eggs does Fiery-billed Aracari lay?

2-4

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