Spot-billed Toucanet
NameSpot-billed Toucanet
Common NameSpot-billed Toucanet
Scientific NameSelenidera maculirostris
FamilyRamphastidae
Wingspan (cm)40
Length (cm)35
Weight (g)185
Plumage DetailsMales have a black head, throat, and underparts, with an olive-green back and wings. A prominent yellow collar separates the black head from the olive back. The orbital skin is bright green. The bill is pale yellowish-green with several distinct black spots on the upper mandible. Undertail coverts are red. Females are similar but may have a chestnut wash on the sides of the head.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations typically consist of a series of low, frog-like croaks or grunts, often described as "grrr-grrr-grrr" or "krr-krr-krr".
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in southeastern Brazil, eastern Paraguay, and northeastern Argentina.
Identifying Featurespale bill with black spots, yellow collar, green orbital skin, black head and underparts, olive-green back, red undertail coverts
Description
This small toucanet is characterized by its striking plumage and distinctive bill. It typically forages in the forest canopy, often in pairs or small groups, feeding on fruits, insects, and small vertebrates.
