Keel-billed Toucan
Ramphastos sulfuratus
Conservation Status
Near ThreatenedAves · Piciformes · Ramphastidae
About
The keel-billed toucan, also known as rainbow-billed toucan or sulphur-breasted toucan, is a species of toucan native to southern Mexico, Central America and the far northwest of South America, and is found in tropical forests. It is the national bird of Belize. It is an omnivorous forest bird that feeds on fruit, seeds, insects, invertebrates, lizards, snakes, and small birds and their eggs.
Fun Fact
The Keel-billed Toucan's bill has a rainbow of colors—green, red, orange, and yellow—and is hollow inside, made of a network of bony fibers that make it light yet strong.
Quick Facts
Habitat
To be updated
Diet
Feeds on fruit, seeds, insects, invertebrates, lizards, snakes, and small birds and their eggs.
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance