Ivory-billed Aracari

The Ivory-billed Aracari, specifically the subspecies P. a. flavirostris, occurs in eastern Ecuador, where it inhabits humid lowland and foothill forests, typically below 1,000 meters. It is generally uncommon but locally present, often seen in small, noisy groups foraging in the canopy for fruit, insects, and small vertebrates, contributing to seed dispersal across Amazonian habitats. The species is listed as Least Concern by the IUCN, with a broad western Amazonian range and a stable population despite ongoing deforestation. Natural history observations highlight its striking bill pattern, social behavior, and preference for terra firme forest, though nesting biology in Ecuador remains poorly documented.