Many-banded Aracari

The Many-banded Aracari occurs in eastern Ecuador, where it inhabits lowland terra firme forests and, to a lesser extent, várzea and gallery woodlands, typically below 1,000 meters. It is generally uncommon but locally present, often seen foraging in small groups for fruit, insects, and occasionally small vertebrates, playing a key role in seed dispersal through regurgitation. The species is listed as Least Concern by the IUCN, with a broad Amazonian range and a population that, while slowly declining due to deforestation, remains relatively stable. Natural history observations highlight its vivid plumage—yellow underparts with dark bands, green back, and red rump—and its vocalizations, which include sharp whistles and squeaky calls, though its breeding biology in Ecuador remains largely undocumented.