Golden-collared Toucanet
NameGolden-collared Toucanet
Common NameGolden-collared Toucanet
Scientific NameSelenidera reinwardtii
FamilyRamphastidae
Wingspan (cm)35.5
Length (cm)33
Weight (g)195
Plumage DetailsMales have a dark green back, chestnut head and neck, a bright golden-yellow collar extending from the nape to the breast sides, and a black belly. They possess a distinctive green eye patch. The bill is bicolored, typically black with a red or reddish-pink base and tip. Females are similar but may have a less extensive yellow collar and duller chestnut coloration.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a series of low, guttural croaks or grunts, often described as 'grrr-grrr-grrr' or 'rraah-rraah-rraah,' which can sometimes accelerate into a cackling sound.
Primary Dietfrugivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the western Amazon basin of South America, primarily in southeastern Colombia, eastern Ecuador, eastern Peru, and western Brazil.
Identifying Featuresgolden-yellow collar, chestnut head and neck, green eye patch, bicolored bill (black with red/pink base and tip), dark green back
Description
The Golden-collared Toucanet is a medium-sized toucanet characterized by its striking plumage, including a chestnut head, a prominent golden-yellow collar, and a bicolored bill. These birds typically inhabit the mid-canopy of tropical forests, where they primarily forage for fruits and insects.
