Pale-mandibled Aracari
Pteroglossus torquatus
erythropygius
(L 16-17")
Large and colorful...best
located in the early morning.
Silanche Reserve
16Jan2011
Pteroglossus in Greek means
wing tongue; torquatous in
Latin means
collared;
erythropygius means red rump.
When you want to know precise
biological affinities, turn to the
scientific names, which make
relationships clear.
(Jeffrey A. Gordon)
Is considered to be a subspecies
of the Collared Aracari.
© David L.
Ross, Jr.
Macaulay
Library