Guianan Toucanet
NameGuianan Toucanet
Common NameGuianan Toucanet
Scientific NameSelenidera culik
FamilyRamphastidae
Wingspan (cm)35
Length (cm)32
Weight (g)145
Plumage DetailsMales have a black head, throat, and underparts, contrasting with a green back and wings. A prominent yellow patch extends from behind the eye to the nape, and the red eye is surrounded by bright green orbital skin. The bill is black with a distinctive red base on the maxilla and a red stripe along the cutting edge of the mandible.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations consist of a series of low, frog-like croaks or grunts, often described as 'rrra-rrra-rrra' or 'kuk-kuk-kuk'.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatstropical forest, subtropical forest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeThis species is endemic to the Guianas, found in Guyana, Suriname, French Guiana, and adjacent areas of northern Brazil.
Identifying FeaturesBlack bill with red base and red cutting edge stripe, Red eye with bright green orbital skin, Yellow patch behind the eye extending to nape, Black head and underparts (male), Green back and wings
Description
The Guianan Toucanet is a small, striking toucanet characterized by its colorful facial markings and bill. It typically inhabits the canopy and subcanopy of humid tropical forests, where it forages for a variety of fruits and insects.
