Black-billed Mountain-toucan
Andigena nigrirostris
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<birdfyi-bird slug="andigena-nigrirostris"></birdfyi-bird>The Black-billed Mountain-toucan (Andigena nigrirostris) is a bird species in the family Ramphastidae (toucans), within the order Piciformes (woodpeckers & toucans). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 33.5 cm and a weight of 369.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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À propos
The Black-billed Mountain-toucan is a large, colorful toucan of Andean cloud forests in Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela, with a striking black bill, turquoise facial skin, chestnut flanks, and vivid red undertail coverts. It inhabits humid montane forests and forest edges at elevations from about 1,500 to 3,500 meters. It feeds on fruits, berries, and occasionally insects and small vertebrates.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 33,5 cm | 13.2 in |
| Poids | 369,5 g | 13.03 oz |
Habitat & Range
Statut de conservation
Comportement et reproduction
Nidification
Nest type: CV.
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Piciformes (Woodpeckers & Toucans) |
| Famille | Ramphastidae (Toucans) |
| Genus | Andigena |
| Espèces | Andigena nigrirostris |
Distribution
Black-billed Mountain-toucan has been recorded in 4 countries.
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Foire aux questions
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Ramphastidae family