Chestnut-tipped Toucanet
NameChestnut-tipped Toucanet
Common NameChestnut-tipped Toucanet
Scientific NameAulacorhynchus derbianus
FamilyRamphastidae
Wingspan (cm)50
Length (cm)37
Weight (g)210
Plumage DetailsThe plumage is primarily emerald green. The bill is black with a prominent white band at the base of the culmen and a distinctive chestnut-red tip. There is a pale blue or white orbital skin around the eye, and the undertail coverts are rufous.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations typically consist of a series of loud, repeated, frog-like croaks or grunts, often described as 'rrrak-rrrak-rrrak'.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the Andes mountain range of South America, from southern Colombia through Ecuador and Peru, extending south into central Bolivia.
Identifying FeaturesEmerald green plumage, Black bill with white basal band and chestnut tip, Pale blue/white orbital skin, Rufous undertail coverts, Frog-like croaking calls
Description
The Chestnut-tipped Toucanet is a medium-sized, predominantly green toucanet found in montane forests. It is known for its distinctive bill coloration and often forages in the canopy for fruits and insects.
