Eating Habits
Aracaris feed in flocks, using their large bills to pluck fruits. They pass undigested seeds, helping new plants to grow.
Meet the Curl-Crested Aracari
Animal’s Behavior
Curl-Crested Aracaris (Pteroglossus beauharnaesii) nest in tree cavities where both parents incubate their eggs. They are generally gregarious and fly in small flocks of 3-12 birds or in pairs through the canopy, foraging in fruiting trees.
Conservation Efforts
Although Aracari populations are decreasing, they are not labeled endangered. Sustainable forestry practices protect rainforest trees where Aracaris nest.
Animal Facts
The Curl-Crested Araçari is part of the toucan family. Curl-crested Aracaris are a beautifully colored, glossy-feathered birds with curled feathers on their crown. They the second largest aracari.
Range
The curl-crested araçari is endemic to South America and has an extremely large range across Bolivia, Brazil, and Peru.
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Lives at Audubon Zoo
