Guianan Toucanet
NameGuianan Toucanet
Common NameGuianan Toucanet
Scientific NameSelenidera culik
FamilyRamphastidae
Wingspan (cm)35
Length (cm)32
Weight (g)147
Plumage DetailsMales have a black head, throat, and underparts, with a bright yellow patch on the ear-coverts and a blue-green patch around the eye. The back and wings are dark green, complemented by a chestnut patch on the flanks and undertail coverts. The bill is predominantly black with a red base and a pale blue-green stripe along the culmen. Females are similar but feature a chestnut head and throat.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations consist of a series of low, guttural croaks or grunts, often described as 'grrr-grrr-grrr' or 'kuk-kuk-kuk'.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatstropical forest, lowland forest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the Guianas (Guyana, Suriname, French Guiana) and extending into parts of northern Brazil and eastern Venezuela.
Identifying Featuresmulti-colored bill (black, red, blue-green), yellow ear patch, blue-green eye patch, dark green back and wings, chestnut undertail coverts, sexual dimorphism (males with black head/throat, females with chestnut)
Description
The Guianan Toucanet is a small, colorful toucanet characterized by its striking multi-colored bill and distinctive facial markings. It typically inhabits the mid-canopy of humid forests, where it forages for fruits and insects, often moving in pairs or small family groups.
