| Curl-crested Aracari | |
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| Information | |
| Common Name | Curl-crested Araçari and Curly-crested Aracari |
| Range | It is generally rare to uncommon, but regularly seen at several localities, including the Tambopata National Reserve in Peru, the Noel Kempff Mercado National Park in Bolivia, and the Cristalino State Park near Alta Floresta in Brazil. |
| Scientific Classification | |
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Piciformes |
| Family | Ramphastidae |
| Genus | Pteroglossus |
| Species | Pteroglossus beauharnaesii |
| Conservation Status | |
 Least Concern | |
The Curl-crested aracari or curl-crested araçari (Pteroglossus beauharnaesii), also known as the curly-crested aracari, is a species of aracari in the Ramphastidae family.
Description[]
It measures 40–45 cm (16–18 in) long and weighs 190–280 g (6.7–9.9 oz). On account of its relatively long tail and curly crest (the latter only visible up close), it was formerly placed in the monotypic genus Beauharnaisius.
Distribution and Habitat[]
The curl-crested aracari is found in the south-western section of the Amazon Basin, with the Amazon River being its northern range limit. Near the Amazon River, its range extends east to about the Madeira River, while in the southern half of its range it extends east to the Xingu River.. It is generally rare to uncommon, but regularly seen at several localities, including the Tambopata National Reserve in Peru, the Noel Kempff Mercado National Park in Bolivia, and the Cristalino State Park near Alta Floresta in Brazil.
Behavior[]
It is primarily a frugivore, but will also take nestlings of birds such as the yellow-rumped cacique (Cacicus cela).
Status and Conservation[]
Due to its extensive range, it is considered to be of least concern by BirdLife International and consequently the IUCN.