Grey-breasted Mountain Toucan
Andigena hypoglauca
The Grey-breasted Mountain Toucan (Andigena hypoglauca) is a rare toucan found in 3 countries, weighing about 313 g. The grey-breasted mountain toucan is a least-concern species of bird in the toucan family, Ramphastidae.
About the Grey-breasted Mountain Toucan
The grey-breasted mountain toucan is a least-concern species of bird in the toucan family, Ramphastidae. It is found in South American countries such as Colombia, Ecuador and Peru.
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How to identify it
The grey-breasted mountain toucan is 41 to 48 cm (16 to 19 in) long and weighs 244 to 370 g (8.6 to 13 oz). Males and females within each subspecies have the same plumage, and the two subspecies have the same bill pattern though the female's bill is shorter. The bill's base is yellow to greenish with a black band near the base. The maxilla's outer 2/3 is red, meeting the yellow diagonally. The mandible's outer half is black. Both subspecies have a black cap, face, and nape; a gray-blue band on the hindneck; a greenish brown back; and gray to gray-blue underparts.
Where it lives
When to see it
The Grey-breasted Mountain Toucan can be seen all year round, with peak activity in November. It is a resident species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- How do you identify a Grey-breasted Mountain Toucan?
- The grey-breasted mountain toucan is 41 to 48 cm (16 to 19 in) long and weighs 244 to 370 g (8.6 to 13 oz). Full identification notes are on this page.
- How big is a Grey-breasted Mountain Toucan?
- The Grey-breasted Mountain Toucan is a large sized bird weighing about 313 g.
- Where can you see a Grey-breasted Mountain Toucan?
- The Grey-breasted Mountain Toucan occurs in 3 countries, including Colombia, Peru and Ecuador.
- What birds look similar to a Grey-breasted Mountain Toucan?
- The Grey-breasted Mountain Toucan is most easily confused with the Plate-billed Mountain Toucan, the Black-billed Mountain Toucan and the Hooded Mountain Toucan.
- Is the Grey-breasted Mountain Toucan endangered?
- The Grey-breasted Mountain Toucan is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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