Bird
Curl-crested Aracari
Pteroglossus beauharnaesiiAlso known as Curl-crested Araari, Beauharnais's Aracari
Curl-crested aracaris stand out immediately due to the shiny, curled, plastic-like feathers on their crowns that resemble black patent leather. These highly social toucanets travel through the upper canopy of the southwestern Amazon in noisy family groups of up to a dozen individuals. They play a vital role in their rainforest ecosystem by dispersing the seeds of various tropical fruits they consume daily.
SocialColorfulCanopy-dwelling
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Least ConcernConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXLeast ConcernRed List categories, explained →
Diet & preyFigs, Palm fruits, Insects
Predators
- Eagles
- Large snakes
- Wild cats
ThreatsHabitat loss, deforestation, and fragmentation of the Amazon basin
HabitatsHumid lowland tropical forests, terra firme forests, and river edges
Life span10 to 15 years in the wild
Classification
- FamilyRamphastidae
- SpeciesPteroglossus beauharnaesii
Range data is not available yet.
Interaction riskLow
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- Why interaction risk is low
- Safe to observe at a normal distance.
Responsible observation
- Listen for vocalizations: Listen for their dry, rattling calls and soft grunts echoing from the high canopy.
- Scan fruiting trees: Look for them in canopy-level fig and palm trees where they gather to feed.
- Watch for group movement: They travel in small family groups, so seeing one usually means more are nearby.
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