Red-breasted Toucan
NameRed-breasted Toucan
Common NameRed-breasted Toucan
Scientific NameRamphastos dicolorus
FamilyRamphastidae
Wingspan (cm)30
Length (cm)42
Weight (g)210
Plumage DetailsThe plumage is predominantly dark blue-black on the upperparts, wings, and tail. It features a bright yellow throat and upper breast, transitioning to a vivid red on the lower breast and belly. The large bill is pale yellowish-green with a black base and a reddish stripe along the culmen, and there is a distinctive blue bare skin patch around the eye.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations are often described as a distinctive, frog-like croaking or grunting sound, typically a series of 'rrraak-rrraak-rrraak' notes.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the Atlantic Forest region of southeastern Brazil, eastern Paraguay, and northeastern Argentina.
Identifying FeaturesLarge, pale yellowish-green bill with black and red markings, Vivid red breast and yellow throat, Dark blue-black body plumage, Blue bare skin around the eye
Description
The Red-breasted Toucan is a medium-sized toucan known for its striking colorful plumage and large, pale bill. It is an arboreal bird, typically found foraging for fruits and insects in the canopy of humid forests.
