Keel-billed Toucan
NameKeel-billed Toucan
Common NameKeel-billed Toucan
Scientific NameRamphastos sulfuratus
FamilyRamphastidae
Wingspan (cm)55
Length (cm)48.5
Weight (g)440
Plumage DetailsThe body plumage is predominantly black, contrasted by a bright yellow throat and chest. It has a white patch at the base of the tail and striking red undertail coverts. The most distinctive feature is its massive, multi-colored bill, which is primarily lime green, blue, orange, and red.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations are often described as frog-like croaks or guttural rattles, sometimes sounding like 'rrrk-rrrk-rrrk'. They can also produce a variety of clicks and whistles.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatstropical forest, subtropical forest, woodland, forest edge
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in tropical and subtropical regions from southern Mexico, through Central America, to northern Colombia and northwestern Venezuela.
Identifying Featureslarge, multi-colored bill (green, blue, orange, red), bright yellow throat and chest, black body plumage, red undertail coverts, pale blue feet
Description
The Keel-billed Toucan is a vibrant, medium-sized bird known for its extraordinarily large and colorful bill. It typically perches high in the canopy of tropical forests, moving with hops and short flights, often in small flocks.
