Groove-billed Toucanet
NameGroove-billed Toucanet
Common NameGroove-billed Toucanet
Scientific NameAulacorhynchus sulcatus
FamilyRamphastidae
Wingspan (cm)38
Length (cm)33
Weight (g)175
Plumage DetailsPredominantly emerald green plumage with a blue patch around the eye and a yellow wash on the crown and nape. The throat can be blue or white depending on the subspecies. The bill is black with a yellow or ivory culmen and a yellow base to the maxilla, featuring prominent grooves.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations consist of a series of low, repetitive, frog-like croaks or grunts, often described as 'rrrak-rrrak-rrrak' or 'grr-grr-grr'.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the Andes of northern Colombia and Venezuela, typically inhabiting subtropical and tropical moist montane forests at elevations between 800 and 2,500 meters.
Identifying FeaturesEmerald green plumage, Large, grooved bill, Blue patch around eye, Yellow wash on crown/nape, Black bill with yellow/ivory culmen and base
Description
The Groove-billed Toucanet is a small, predominantly emerald green toucanet native to montane forests. It is characterized by its distinctive large, grooved bill and often forages for fruits and insects in the canopy. This species typically moves in small groups or pairs.
