Keel-billed Toucan
NameKeel-billed Toucan
Common NameKeel-billed Toucan
Scientific NameRamphastos sulfuratus
FamilyRamphastidae
Wingspan (cm)130.5
Length (cm)48.5
Weight (g)440
Plumage DetailsThe body plumage is predominantly black, contrasting sharply with a bright yellow throat and chest. A striking red patch is visible under the tail (vent). The most distinctive feature is the large, multi-colored bill, which displays shades of lime-green, sky-blue, and orange, with a reddish tip and black markings. The skin around the eye is bright green.
Vocalization / CallKnown for its distinctive frog-like croaking calls, often described as 'rrrk-rrrk-rrrk' or 'creek-creek-creek'. They also produce bill-clacking sounds.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatstropical rainforest, subtropical rainforest, woodland, forest edge, open country with scattered trees
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in Central and northern South America, ranging from southern Mexico through Belize, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama, and into northern Colombia and Venezuela.
Identifying FeaturesEnormous, multi-colored bill (lime-green, blue, orange, red tip), Bright yellow throat and chest, Black body plumage with a red vent, Green skin around the eye, Frog-like croaking vocalizations
Description
The Keel-billed Toucan is a vibrant, medium-sized bird renowned for its enormous, multi-colored bill. These social birds are often found in small flocks, foraging for fruit and other food items in the canopy of tropical rainforests.
