An aracari or araçari
is any of the medium-sized toucans that, together with the saffron toucanet, make up the genus Pteroglossus.
Aracari
Image: Pteroglossus viridis (male) Bronx Zoo 8 4c
Image: Lettered Araçari
Image: Pteroglossus bitorquatus Red necked Aracari; Arari, Maranhão, Brazil
Toucans are Neotropical members of the near passerine bird family Ramphastidae. The Ramphastidae are most closely related to the American barbets. They are brightly marked and have large, often colorful bills. The family includes five genera and over 40 different species.
Toucan
The lettered aracari is the smallest species of toucan.
The toco toucan is the largest species of toucan.
Spot-billed toucanets have smaller bills than Ramphastos toucans.