Saffron Toucanet
NameSaffron Toucanet
Common NameSaffron Toucanet
Scientific NamePteroglossus bailloni
FamilyRamphastidae
Wingspan (cm)32.5
Length (cm)37.5
Weight (g)175
Plumage DetailsThe head, neck, and underparts are bright saffron yellow. The back and wings are olive-green, with a vivid red rump. The tail is dark olive-green. The bill is pale greenish-yellow with a prominent red base and a blue-grey tip. A bare yellow-orange patch surrounds the eye.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations typically consist of a series of low, guttural croaks or grunts, often repeated. They can also produce softer 'kek' notes.
Primary Dietfrugivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusnear-threatened
Geographic RangeEndemic to the Atlantic Forest of southeastern Brazil, eastern Paraguay, and northeastern Argentina.
Identifying FeaturesBright saffron yellow head and underparts, Olive-green back and wings, Vivid red rump, Distinctive pale bill with a red base and blue-grey tip, Yellow-orange bare skin around the eye
Description
The Saffron Toucanet is a medium-sized toucanet characterized by its vibrant yellow head and underparts, contrasting with an olive-green back and a striking red rump. It inhabits humid montane and lowland forests, where it forages primarily for fruit.
