Genus Pteroglossus Higher classification Aracari | Phylum Chordata Family Ramphastidae Scientific name Pteroglossus azara Rank Species | |
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Similar Aracari, Bird, Many‑banded aracari, Lettered aracari, Toucan | ||
Kevin the ivory billed aracari eats raspberry the size of his head
The ivory-billed aracari ( /ˌɑːrəˈsɑːri/ AHR-ə-SAHR-ee, /ˌɑːrəˈsɑːri/ ARR-ə-SAHR-ee or /ˌɑːrəˈkɑːri/ ARR-ə-KAHR-ee), or ivory-billed araçari (Pteroglossus azara), is a species of bird in the Ramphastidae family. It was named after the naturalist Félix de Azara.
Contents
- Kevin the ivory billed aracari eats raspberry the size of his head
- Kevin the ivory billed aracari forages from fruit skewer
- Taxonomy and systematics
- Subspecies
- References
It is found in Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests.
Kevin the ivory billed aracari forages from fruit skewer
Taxonomy and systematics
The ivory-billed aracari was originally classified in the genus Ramphastos. Alternate names include Azara Aracari and Yellow-billed Aracari.
Subspecies
Two subspecies are recognized:
Some authorities consider the brown-mandibled aracari to also be a subspecies of the ivory-billed aracari.
References
Ivory-billed aracari Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA