Toucans Ramphastidae
There are 5 genera within this family, of which 1 is thus far listed below. Of the 41 species of toucans, the Yellow-browed Toucanet Aulacorhynchus huallague is endangered. The Saffron Toucanet Pteroglossus bailloni, Plate-billed Mountain-toucan Andigena laminirostris, and the Grey-breasted Mountain-toucan Andigena hypoglauca are all near-threatened. Some authors lump the Barbets Capitonidae within this family. Toucans are restricted to Central and South America.


Ramphastos

There are 11 species in the genus.

The Channel-billed Toucan Ramphastos vitellinus has four distinct races, each having a disjunct range. Like some other members of the genus, it has a distinct croaking call. This bird was photographed in the grounds of the world famous Asa Wright nature centre, Trinidad.






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