Chocó Toucan
NameChocó Toucan
Common NameChocó Toucan
Scientific NameRamphastos brevis
FamilyRamphastidae
Wingspan (cm)40
Length (cm)48
Weight (g)420
Plumage DetailsThe body plumage is glossy black. It features a prominent bright yellow bib covering the throat and upper breast. The large bill is bright yellow with a black tip and a black stripe along the culmen. It has a bright green eye-ring and a red vent. The feet are pale blue.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations consist of a series of low, frog-like croaks or grunts, often repeated.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the humid tropical and subtropical forests of the Chocó biogeographic region, found in western Colombia and northwestern Ecuador.
Identifying FeaturesLarge, bright yellow bill with black tip and culmen, Bright yellow bib on throat and upper breast, Glossy black body plumage, Red vent, Bright green eye-ring, Pale blue feet
Description
The Chocó Toucan is a striking medium-sized toucan with glossy black plumage and a vibrant yellow bib. It possesses a large, predominantly yellow bill tipped with black, which it uses to forage for fruits and other food items in its arboreal habitat.
