Black-billed Mountain-Toucan
NameBlack-billed Mountain-Toucan
Common NameBlack-billed Mountain-Toucan
Scientific NameAndigena nigrirostris
FamilyRamphastidae
Wingspan (cm)50
Length (cm)50.5
Weight (g)315
Plumage DetailsThe Black-billed Mountain-Toucan has a black crown and nape, bright yellow orbital skin around the eye, and a white throat. Its breast and belly are pale blue, contrasting with a chestnut-brown back and wings. The tail is black with distinctive red undertail coverts, and the bill is predominantly black with a broad reddish-pink band at its base.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations typically consist of a series of low, guttural croaks or grunts, often repeated, described as 'grrr-grrr-grrr' or 'rraah-rraah-rraah'.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the Andes mountain range, specifically in Colombia, Ecuador, and the far northern regions of Peru.
Identifying Featureslarge black bill with reddish-pink base, black cap, white throat, pale blue breast, chestnut back, yellow eye-ring
Description
This striking toucan is characterized by its colorful plumage and prominent black bill with a reddish base. It is an arboreal species typically found in the humid montane cloud forests of the Andes, where it forages for fruits and insects.
