Keel-billed Toucan
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NameKeel-billed Toucan
Common NameKeel-billed Toucan
Scientific NameRamphastos sulfuratus
FamilyRamphastidae
Wingspan (cm)55
Length (cm)47
Weight (g)440
Plumage DetailsThe plumage is predominantly black, with a bright yellow throat and chest, and striking red undertail coverts. The most distinctive feature is its large, keel-shaped bill, which is primarily green-yellow with an orange tip and a red stripe along the top and bottom edges.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations are often described as a frog-like croak, typically a repetitive 'rreek-rreek-rreek' or 'creek-creek-creek' sound.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatstropical rainforest, subtropical rainforest, woodland, forest edge
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in southeastern Mexico, throughout Central America, and extending into northern Colombia and northwestern Venezuela.
Identifying Featureslarge, multi-colored bill (green, yellow, orange, red), black body, bright yellow throat and chest, red undertail coverts
Description
The Keel-billed Toucan is a vibrant, medium-sized bird known for its enormous, multi-colored bill. It is primarily arboreal, spending most of its time in the canopy of tropical forests, often seen in small flocks.
