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Ramphastos sulfuratus
The keel-billed toucan is a brightly colored forest bird from Central America to northern South America. Diurnal loose groups move through the canopy.
Map: Ecoregions 2017 © RESOLVE (CC BY 4.0) · Natural Earth (PD)
It uses tropical forest, edges, and secondary woodland with fruiting trees. Large tree cavities are important for roosting and nesting.
Wingspan is about 109-152 cm and weight about 380-500 g. The huge multicolored bill, black body, and yellow chest are unmistakable.
Active by day, it makes short flights between branches and calls to companions. The long bill helps pluck fruit beyond the feet.
It is omnivorous, eating mostly fruit along with insects, small animals, and eggs. Swallowed fruit can make it a seed disperser.
Pairs nest in tree cavities and feed chicks inside the narrow chamber. Food brought to the nest includes fruit and small animal items.
Its status is listed as Least Concern. It depends on fruiting forest but can use edges and some secondary growth.
