Southern Emerald-Toucanet
NameSouthern Emerald-Toucanet
Common NameSouthern Emerald-Toucanet
Scientific NameAulacorhynchus albivitta
FamilyRamphastidae
Wingspan (cm)33
Length (cm)32.5
Weight (g)175
Plumage DetailsPredominantly emerald green plumage covering the body. The throat is typically white or bluish-white. The bill is black with a prominent yellow stripe along the culmen and a yellow patch at the base of the lower mandible, often bordered by a thin white line. The eyes are dark with a reddish-brown iris and a narrow, pale orbital ring.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations consist of a series of low, frog-like croaks or grunts, often repeated rhythmically, sometimes transcribed as 'rroop-rroop-rroop' or 'grraak-grraak'.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeInhabits the Andes mountains of South America, ranging from Colombia and Venezuela south through Ecuador and Peru, and extending into Bolivia.
Identifying FeaturesEmerald green plumage, Black bill with yellow culmen stripe and basal patch, Pale orbital ring, White or bluish-white throat
Description
This small toucanet is characterized by its vibrant emerald green plumage and a distinctive black and yellow bill. It is an arboreal species, typically found foraging for fruits and insects in the canopy of humid montane forests.
