Hooded Mountain-Toucan
Hooded Mountain-Toucan
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The Hooded Mountain-Toucan is a distinctive and beautiful toucan, characterized by its black 'hood' covering its head and upper back, contrasting with its colorful body and bill. It inhabits high-altitude montane forests, often in cool, misty conditions. Its calls are a notable feature of its habitat.
Where to spot
Found in humid montane and cloud forests on the eastern slopes of the Andes, from northern Peru south into Bolivia.
How to spot
Listen for its distinctive, loud, and resonant 'co-co-co' calls. Look for its dark head and back contrasting with its bright yellow breast and reddish vent as it forages in the mid to upper canopy. It often perches on exposed branches.
When to spot
Present year-round. Most active during the early morning and late afternoon hours. Calls are more frequent during the breeding season (typically March to July).
Where to spot
Found in humid montane and cloud forests on the eastern slopes of the Andes, from northern Peru south into Bolivia.
How to spot
Listen for its distinctive, loud, and resonant 'co-co-co' calls. Look for its dark head and back contrasting with its bright yellow breast and reddish vent as it forages in the mid to upper canopy. It often perches on exposed branches.
When to spot
Present year-round. Most active during the early morning and late afternoon hours. Calls are more frequent during the breeding season (typically March to July).
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
The 'hood' of this toucan is a striking feature, making it appear as if it is wearing a dark cowl, providing excellent camouflage in the dappled light of the cloud forest.
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