White-throated Toucan

Ramphastos tucanus

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Aves · Piciformes · Ramphastidae

About

The white-throated toucan is a near-passerine bird in the family Ramphastidae found in South America throughout the Amazon Basin including the adjacent Tocantins and Araguaia River drainage. It prefers tropical humid forest, but also occurs in woodland and locally in riverine forest within cerrado.

Fun Fact

White-throated toucans use their long bills to reach fruit on branches too thin to support their weight, and they sleep in tree cavities with the tail folded over the back and the bill resting on top.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Tropical and subtropical forests

Diet

Frugivore

Lifespan

15-20 years

Threats

Illegal Logging
Deforestation
Illegal Wildlife Trade

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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