Channel-billed Toucan
Ramphastos vitellinus
Least ConcernAves · Piciformes · Ramphastidae
About
The channel-billed toucan is a species of bird in the family Ramphastidae found on the Caribbean island of Trinidad and in tropical South America as far south as southern Brazil and central Bolivia.
Fun Fact
The specific epithet is Medieval Latin meaning "deep yellow colour tinged red", from Latin vitellus meaning "yolk of an egg".
Quick Facts
Habitat
Found in forest and woodland.
Diet
Eater but will take insects, small reptiles, eggs and frogs.
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance