The channel-billed toucan (Ramphastos vitellinus) is a near-passerine 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.

Large toucan, widespread across South American lowlands. Mostly black with a dark bill (although some populations have a yellow ridge on top of the bill). Significant plumage variation across range: throat color varies from white to orange; bare skin around eye varies from blue to red.

The Channel-billed Toucan's huge bill – up to 5.5 inches long – gives it (and other large toucan species) the biggest beak-to-body ratio of any bird in the world.

The channel-billed toucan (Ramphastos vitellinus ) is a near-passerine 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.

The channel billed toucan’s large bill helps to regulate body temperature. A toucan’s bill can reach over 18cm in length, and is also used to reach for food and break open bird nests.

2024年5月17日 · Channel-billed Toucan (Ramphastos vitellinus), version 2.0. In Birds of the World (N. C. García and N. D. Sly, Editors). Cornell Lab of Ornithology, Ithaca, NY, USA. …

The Channel-billed Toucan, known for its striking bill, is a vibrant bird residing primarily in South America. Its oversized, colorful beak, which can measure up to nearly one-third of its body length, is a distinct feature.

2024年4月17日 · The Channel-billed Toucans (Ramphastos vitellinus) is a toucan that occurs on the island of Trinidad and in tropical South America, in the southeastern Amazon, as far south as southern Brazil and central Bolivia. They occur in the forest and woodland areas, with a preference for humid regions.

The Channel-billed Toucan, distinguished for its grandeur and vivacious charm, stands out as one of the most majestic toucan species gracing the Colombian skies.

Channel-billed toucans are found throughout South America and parts of Central America including Venezuela, Brazil, Trinidad and French Guiana (Restall 2007). They dwell in rainforest canopies at heights of 1100 m, usually in close proximity to watercourses (Shauensee 2003).