Yellow-eared Toucanet
NameYellow-eared Toucanet
Common NameYellow-eared Toucanet
Scientific NameSelenidera spectabilis
FamilyRamphastidae
Wingspan (cm)38
Length (cm)38.5
Weight (g)215
Plumage DetailsMales have a black head, throat, and breast, dark olive-green back, and a prominent yellow patch behind the eye. The flanks are orange-yellow, and the undertail coverts are red. The bill is pale greenish-yellow with a black culmen and base. Females are similar but with a chestnut wash on the head and breast.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations consist of a series of low, guttural croaks or grunts, often repeated.
Primary Dietfrugivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in Central America from Honduras south through Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and Panama, extending into northwestern South America in Colombia and Ecuador.
Identifying FeaturesProminent yellow patch behind the eye, Pale greenish-yellow bill with black markings, Dark olive-green body with orange-yellow flanks and red undertail coverts, Black head and throat (males)
Description
The Yellow-eared Toucanet is a striking medium-sized toucanet found in humid forests. It is characterized by its dark plumage, a distinctive yellow patch behind the eye, and a pale bill. This species typically forages in the canopy, feeding primarily on fruits.
