Southern Emerald Toucanet
Aulacorhynchus albivitta
The Southern Emerald Toucanet (Aulacorhynchus albivitta) is a uncommon toucan found in 6 countries, weighing about 195 g. The southern emerald toucanet is a near-passerine bird in the toucan family Ramphastidae.
About the Southern Emerald Toucanet
The southern emerald toucanet is a near-passerine bird in the toucan family Ramphastidae. It is found in montane regions of Colombia, Ecuador, western Venezuela, Peru and northern Bolivia.
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How to identify it
Like other toucans, the southern emerald toucanet is brightly marked and has a large bill. Adults are 33 to 38 cm (13 to 15 in) long and weigh about 160 to 230 g (5.6 to 8.1 oz). The sexes are alike in appearance although the female generally is smaller and shorter-billed. Their bill is black with a wide yellow stripe along its culmen and a white vertical strip at its base. Subspecies A. a. albivitta and A. a. phaeolaemus have some chestnut or maroon at the base of the culmen.
Where it lives
When to see it
The Southern Emerald Toucanet can be seen all year round, with peak activity in May. It is a resident species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- How do you identify a Southern Emerald Toucanet?
- Like other toucans, the southern emerald toucanet is brightly marked and has a large bill. Full identification notes are on this page.
- How big is a Southern Emerald Toucanet?
- The Southern Emerald Toucanet is a medium sized bird weighing about 195 g.
- Where can you see a Southern Emerald Toucanet?
- The Southern Emerald Toucanet occurs in 6 countries, including Colombia, Peru, Ecuador, Venezuela and Bolivia.
- What birds look similar to a Southern Emerald Toucanet?
- The Southern Emerald Toucanet is most easily confused with the Crimson-rumped Toucanet, the Northern Emerald Toucanet and the Groove-billed Toucanet.
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