Pale-mandibled Aracari
Pteroglossus torquatus
erythropygius
erythropygius
(L 16-17" Wt 6.2-8.8 oz)
Large and colorful...best
located in the early morning.
located in the early morning.
Silanche Reserve
16Jan2011
Pteroglossus in Greek means
wing tongue; torquatous in
Latin means collared;
erythropygius means red rump.
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)
biological affinities, turn to the
scientific names, which make
relationships clear.
(Jeffrey A. Gordon)
Is considered to be a subspecies
of the Collared Aracari.
of the Collared Aracari.
© David L.
Ross, Jr.
Ross, Jr.
Macaulay
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