Hooded Mountain-Toucan
NameHooded Mountain-Toucan
Common NameHooded Mountain-Toucan
Scientific NameAndigena cucullata
FamilyRamphastidae
Wingspan (cm)38
Length (cm)42
Weight (g)225
Plumage DetailsThe head and upper breast are dark grey to black, forming a 'hood'. The lower breast and belly are pale grey, with a prominent rufous-chestnut patch on the flanks. The back is dark olive-green, and the rump is bright yellow. The bill is black with a bright yellow base and a black spot near the nostril. A pale blue-grey orbital skin surrounds the eye.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations consist of a series of low, guttural croaks or grunts, often described as frog-like, which are repeated frequently.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the Andes mountains of southern Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia, typically at elevations between 1,800 and 3,000 meters.
Identifying FeaturesDark grey/black hood, Pale grey underparts with rufous flank patch, Black bill with bright yellow base and black spot, Pale blue-grey orbital skin, Yellow rump
Description
This medium-sized toucan is characterized by its dark grey to black hood, pale grey underparts, and a distinctive black and yellow bill. It inhabits humid montane cloud forests, typically foraging for fruit and insects in the canopy.
