BLACK-NECKED ARACARI

Pteroglossus aracari

They are found mainly in South America: Brazil, Guyana, Venezuela

OCCURRENCE

SIZE

 30–48 cm

GENDER DIFFERENCES

In males, the beak is sometimes slightly larger. Besides, DNA tests should be done.

FOOD

The main food is fruits such as: melons, apples, pears, grapes, blueberries, papaya, watermelon. As a source of protein, wood-eater larvae, mealworm, and mouse pups. Breeders use wholesome food in the form of granules.

BREEDING

The nests of these birds are hollows in trees. The female lays 2 to 4 eggs and incubates them for 16 days.

SUCCESSES

IN 2019 WE BRED THE FIRST BLACK-NECKED ARACARI.

AFTER DNA TESTING, THE BIRD SHOWN TO BE MALE.

IN 2021 WE BRED ANOTHER TWO BLACK-NECKED ARACARI.

GREEN ARACARI

pteroglossus VIRIDIS

It occurs from eastern Venezuela to Guyana, Suriname and French Guiana, and in northern Brazil – south to the Amazon and west to the Rio Negro.

OCCURRENCE

SIZE

30- 39 cm

GENDER DIFFERENCES

In males, the beak is sometimes slightly larger. The female has brown colors on her head.

FOOD

The main food is fruits such as: melons, apples, pears, grapes, blueberries, papaya, watermelon. As a source of protein, wood-eater larvae, mealworm, and mouse pups. Breeders use wholesome food in the form of granules.

BREEDING

The nests of these birds are hollows in trees. The female lays 2 to 4 eggs and incubates them for 16 days.

CHESTNUT-EARED ARACARI

pteroglossus castanotis

It occurs from Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia to Ecuador, Bolivia and Peru.

OCCURRENCE

SIZE

 43–47 cm

GENDER DIFFERENCES

In males, the beak is sometimes slightly larger. DNA testing is recommended.

FOOD

The main food is fruits such as: melons, apples, pears, grapes, blueberries, papaya, watermelon. As a source of protein, wood-eater larvae, mealworm, and mouse pups. Breeders use wholesome food in the form of granules.

BREEDING

The nests of these birds are hollows in trees. The female lays 2 to 4 eggs and incubates them for 16 days.