Guianan Toucanet
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NameGuianan Toucanet
Common NameGuianan Toucanet
Scientific NameSelenidera piperivora
FamilyRamphastidae
Wingspan (cm)33
Length (cm)34.5
Weight (g)150
Plumage DetailsMales have glossy black plumage on the head, neck, and underparts, with dark olive-green on the back and wings. A prominent yellow patch is located behind the eye, complemented by a turquoise-blue patch below the eye. The bill is mostly black with a red base on the maxilla, and the undertail coverts are bright red. Females are similar but have a chestnut head and neck.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations consist of a series of low, frog-like croaks or grunts, often repeated in a rhythmic pattern.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatstropical rainforest, subtropical moist lowland forest, montane forest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeThis species is found in the Guianas (Guyana, Suriname, French Guiana), as well as parts of northern Brazil and eastern Venezuela.
Identifying Featuresblack body plumage (male), red undertail coverts, black bill with red base, yellow patch behind eye, turquoise-blue patch below eye, dark olive-green back and wings
Description
The Guianan Toucanet is a striking medium-sized toucanet known for its vibrant plumage and colorful bill. Males feature glossy black bodies with distinctive facial markings, while females have a chestnut head. These arboreal birds primarily forage for fruit in the canopy of humid forests.
