Northern Emerald-Toucanet
NameNorthern Emerald-Toucanet
Common NameNorthern Emerald-Toucanet
Scientific NameAulacorhynchus prasinus
FamilyRamphastidae
Wingspan (cm)31.5
Length (cm)33
Weight (g)175
Plumage DetailsPredominantly emerald green body plumage with a duller olive-green head. Features a distinctive blue-violet throat patch, a narrow white line at the bill base, and a dark eye with a yellow orbital ring. The bill is mostly black with a prominent yellow culmen and a red patch near the base of the lower mandible.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations consist of a series of low, frog-like croaks or 'rrrip' notes, often repeated.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeInhabits humid montane forests from southern Mexico (Oaxaca and Chiapas) south through Central America to northern Nicaragua.
Identifying FeaturesEmerald green plumage, Multi-colored bill (black, yellow culmen, red patch), Blue-violet throat patch, Yellow orbital ring, Frog-like calls
Description
This vibrant toucanet is characterized by its emerald green plumage and striking multi-colored bill. It is an arboreal species, typically found foraging for fruits and insects in the canopy of humid montane forests.
