About the Green Aracari
The green araçari, is a toucan, a near-passerine bird. It is found in the lowland forests of northeastern South America, in the northeast Amazon Basin, the Guianas and the eastern Orinoco River drainage of Venezuela. At 30–40 cm. (12–16 in) long and weighing 110–160 grams, it is the smallest aracari in its range, and among the smallest members of the toucan family.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Piciformes |
| Family | Toucans (Ramphastidae) |
| Species | Pteroglossus viridis |
| Species Codes | greara1, GRAR |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Green Aracari belong to?
The Green Aracari (Pteroglossus viridis) belongs to the Toucans family (Ramphastidae), in the order Piciformes.
How can I identify the Green Aracari?
The green araçari, is a toucan, a near-passerine bird. It is found in the lowland forests of northeastern South America, in the northeast Amazon Basin, the Guianas and the eastern Orinoco River drainage of Venezuela. At 30–40 cm. (12–16 in) long and weighing 110–160 grams, it is the smallest aracari...
Where can I report a Green Aracari sighting?
You can log sightings of Green Aracari on eBird (ebird.org) using species code greara1, or on iNaturalist.
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