About the Chestnut-eared Aracari
The Chestnut-eared Aracari (Pteroglossus castanotis) is a species of bird in the Toucans family (Ramphastidae), within the order Piciformes. This family contains 37 recognized species worldwide.
Use the eBird species code cheara1 when logging sightings in eBird or other citizen science platforms.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Piciformes |
| Family | Toucans (Ramphastidae) |
| Species | Pteroglossus castanotis |
| Species Codes | cheara1, CEAR |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Chestnut-eared Aracari belong to?
The Chestnut-eared Aracari (Pteroglossus castanotis) belongs to the Toucans family (Ramphastidae), in the order Piciformes.
How can I identify the Chestnut-eared Aracari?
The Chestnut-eared Aracari is a member of the Toucans family. Check field guides or upload a photo to our AI Bird Identifier for help.
Where can I report a Chestnut-eared Aracari sighting?
You can log sightings of Chestnut-eared Aracari on eBird (ebird.org) using species code cheara1, or on iNaturalist.