Chestnut-eared Aracari Pteroglossus castanotis

Aracaris are related to toucans but are smaller with less massive bills. The Chestnut-eared Aracari is native to much of the western and southern Amazon Basin forests and moist habitats.

Male and female have similar appearance. When the bird is dry, the chestnut-coloured or maroon "ear" or collar can be seen.

As with toucans and other aracaris, the method of eating involves picking up fruit or another morsel in the tip of the long bill, tipping the head back while opening the bill and, if necessary, flicking the morsel with the stick-like tongue.

They live in small flocks. Diet is mainly fruit but includes eggs and young of other birds.