Lettered Aracari

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The Lettered Aracari is a small, colorful toucanet, named for the unique, 'letter-like' patterns on its bill. Its plumage is a mix of green, red, and yellow. It inhabits humid tropical forests, where it forages in small groups for fruits and insects. It is a lively and active species.

Where to spot

Found in humid tropical lowland forests, forest edges, and secondary growth across the southwestern Amazon Basin, including parts of Brazil, Bolivia, Peru, Ecuador, and Colombia.

How to spot

Listen for its distinctive, often chattering or 'keek' calls. Look for its small size, green back, yellow breast, and particularly the patterned bill as it moves quickly through the mid-canopy, often in mixed-species flocks.

When to spot

Present year-round. Most active during the early morning and late afternoon hours. Increased vocalization during the breeding season.

Where to spot

Found in humid tropical lowland forests, forest edges, and secondary growth across the southwestern Amazon Basin, including parts of Brazil, Bolivia, Peru, Ecuador, and Colombia.

How to spot

When to spot

Present year-round. Most active during the early morning and late afternoon hours. Increased vocalization during the breeding season.

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The intricate black markings on its yellow bill are highly variable among individuals, almost like a natural fingerprint, giving rise to its 'lettered' name.

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