Blue-banded Toucanet
NameBlue-banded Toucanet
Common NameBlue-banded Toucanet
Scientific NameAulacorhynchus coeruleicinctis
FamilyRamphastidae
Wingspan (cm)35
Length (cm)40.5
Weight (g)210
Plumage DetailsPredominantly grass-green plumage with a prominent blue band across the chest. It has a white throat, a blue patch around the eye, and rufous undertail coverts. The bill is pale blue-grey with a black culmen and tip, and a white line at the base.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations consist of a series of low, guttural croaks or grunts, which can sometimes accelerate into a cackling or rattling sound.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the humid montane forests of the eastern Andes, specifically in Peru and Bolivia.
Identifying FeaturesBlue band on chest, Blue-grey bill with black markings, White throat, Predominantly green body plumage, Blue patch around eye
Description
The Blue-banded Toucanet is a medium-sized toucanet characterized by its vibrant green plumage and a distinctive blue band across its chest. It is an arboreal bird typically found in humid montane forests, where it forages for fruits and insects.
