Guianan Toucanet
NameGuianan Toucanet
Common NameGuianan Toucanet
Scientific NameSelenidera culik
FamilyRamphastidae
Wingspan (cm)30
Length (cm)32
Weight (g)147
Plumage DetailsMales have a black head, throat, and underparts, with a vibrant green ear patch and a bright yellow superciliary stripe extending from the eye to the nape. A yellow patch is also present on the side of the breast. The back and wings are dark green, contrasting with a reddish vent and a black tail tipped with chestnut on the outer feathers. The bill is predominantly black with a red base to the maxilla and a red stripe along the cutting edge of the mandible. Females are similar but have a chestnut-brown head and throat instead of black.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations consist of a series of low, frog-like croaks or grunts, often described as 'rrraah-rrraah-rrraah' or 'grok-grok-grok'.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatstropical moist lowland forest, subtropical moist lowland forest, montane forest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the Guianas (Guyana, Suriname, French Guiana) and adjacent parts of northern Brazil, specifically north of the Amazon River and east of the Rio Negro.
Identifying Featuresblack head and throat (male), green ear patch, yellow superciliary stripe, yellow breast patch, dark green back and wings, red vent, black bill with red base and stripe
Description
The Guianan Toucanet is a small, striking toucanet species characterized by its colorful facial markings and robust bill. These arboreal birds inhabit humid tropical forests, where they forage for fruits, insects, and small vertebrates.
