Channel-billed Toucan
Channel-billed Toucan
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The Red-billed Toucan is a large and conspicuous species, known for its distinctive red upper mandible, contrasting with a black body and a bright yellow throat. It inhabits humid tropical forests across a wide range in South America. Its loud calls are a characteristic sound of the Amazon.
Where to spot
Widespread in humid tropical lowland forests, forest edges, and secondary growth across the northern Amazon Basin, including parts of Brazil, Venezuela, Colombia, and the Guianas.
How to spot
Listen for its loud, deep, and often guttural 'keow' or 'grrok' calls. Look for its prominent red-tipped bill and yellow throat as it perches on exposed branches in the upper canopy. It often moves in small groups.
When to spot
Active year-round. Most vocal and visible during the early morning and late afternoon hours. Breeding season varies regionally but often occurs during the dry season.
Where to spot
Widespread in humid tropical lowland forests, forest edges, and secondary growth across the northern Amazon Basin, including parts of Brazil, Venezuela, Colombia, and the Guianas.
How to spot
Listen for its loud, deep, and often guttural 'keow' or 'grrok' calls. Look for its prominent red-tipped bill and yellow throat as it perches on exposed branches in the upper canopy. It often moves in small groups.
When to spot
Active year-round. Most vocal and visible during the early morning and late afternoon hours. Breeding season varies regionally but often occurs during the dry season.
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The vibrant red on its bill is a striking feature, making it easily distinguishable, and its bill is used for reaching fruits on slender branches and for social displays.
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