Gray-breasted Mountain-Toucan
NameGray-breasted Mountain-Toucan
Common NameGray-breasted Mountain-Toucan
Scientific NameAndigena hypoglauca
FamilyRamphastidae
Wingspan (cm)45
Length (cm)45.5
Weight (g)250
Plumage DetailsThis toucan has a black head and nape, contrasting with a pale gray breast and belly. Its back is olive-brown, while the rump is a bright yellow, and the undertail coverts are crimson. The long, stout bill is predominantly red on the maxilla, with a yellow culmen and base, and a black tip on the mandible.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a series of low-pitched, frog-like croaks, often described as 'rrraak-rrraak-rrraak' or 'grrr-grrr-grrr'. These calls can sometimes be interspersed with clacking sounds.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeThe Gray-breasted Mountain-Toucan is endemic to the Andes mountains, ranging from southern Colombia through Ecuador to northern Peru.
Identifying Featureslarge, colorful bill, gray breast, black head, yellow rump, red undertail coverts
Description
The Gray-breasted Mountain-Toucan is a striking, medium-sized toucan characterized by its vibrant plumage and large, multi-colored bill. It is an arboreal species, typically found foraging for fruit and insects in the canopy of montane cloud forests.
