Ivory-billed aracari


The ivory-billed aracari, or ivory-billed araçari, is a species of bird in the family Ramphastidae. It was named after the naturalist Félix de Azara.
It is found in Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela.
Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests.

Taxonomy and systematics

The ivory-billed aracari was originally classified in the genus Ramphastos. Alternate names include Azara Aracari and Yellow-billed Aracari.

Subspecies

Two subspecies are recognized:
Some authorities consider the brown-mandibled aracari to also be a subspecies of the ivory-billed aracari.

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