Black-throated toucanet
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Aulacorhynchus atrogularis

The black-throated toucanet (Aulacorhynchus atrogularis ) is a near-passerine bird found in central Ecuador to western Bolivia.

Appearance

Like other toucans, the black-throated toucanet is brightly marked and has a large bill. The adult is 30–35 cm (12–14 in) long and weight can range from 118–230 g (4.2–8.1 oz). The sexes are alike in appearance, although the female generally is smaller and slightly shorter-billed. It is, as other members of the genus Aulacorhynchus, mainly green. The vent and tail-tip are rufous. The bill is black with yellow to the upper mandible and a white band at the base of the bill. The throat is blue or black and the eye-ring is very dark, almost appearing blackish from a distance. The legs are dull greyish and the iris is dark.

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Black-throated toucanet habitat map
Black-throated toucanet habitat map
Black-throated toucanet
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References

1. Black-throated toucanet Wikipedia article - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black-throated_toucanet
2. Black-throated toucanet on The IUCN Red List site - https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/22726183/94914071
3. Xeno-canto bird call - https://xeno-canto.org/296726

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