Basic Information
Scientific classification
- Chinese name: Yellow-throated Toucan
- Scientific name: Yellow-throated Toucan, White-throated Toucan, Ramphastos citreolaemus, Citron-throated Toucan
- Classification: Climbing birds
- Family and genus: Toucanidae, order Toucanidae, genus Toucan
Vital signs data
- Body length: Approximately 60 centimeters
- Weight: No verification information available.
- Lifespan: No verification data available.
Significant features
Distribution and Habitat
The Yellow-throated Toucan is distributed in South America (including Colombia, Venezuela, Guyana, Suriname, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Paraguay, Brazil, Chile, Argentina, Uruguay, and the Falkland Islands).
The pale yellow-throated toucan primarily inhabits lowland rainforests, and sometimes appears in open areas with sparse trees. They are rarely seen at altitudes above 1,700 meters.
Appearance
The Pale Yellow-throated Toucan, somewhat resembling a hornbill, can reach 60 cm in length. Its plumage is primarily black, with white and lemon-yellow markings on the face, throat, and chest. The underside of its tail is bright red. The bill is predominantly black with regular blue and yellow rings at the base. In adults, the nostrils are hidden beneath the base of the beak. The beak is actually quite light, far less heavy than it appears. It has a thin, horny sheath and is hollow inside, with numerous fine bony struts arranged in an interlacing pattern. The toucan has a long tongue, a distinctly serrated beak edge, and no bristles around the base of the beak. The skin on the bare parts of the face and lower jaw is usually brightly colored.
Detailed introduction
The pale yellow-throated toucan, scientifically known as *Ramphastos citreolaemus*, is a medium-sized climbing bird.
The pale yellow-throated toucan has a hoarse, low-pitched call. This species is omnivorous, feeding on fruits, seeds, and insects, and sometimes raids the nests of small birds, eating the eggs and chicks.
The Yellow-throated Toucan nests in tree cavities, preferring those made of good quality wood with an opening just wide enough for the adult to squeeze in, and a depth of 17 cm to 2 meters. If a suitable cavity is found near the base of a tree trunk, it will also attract birds that typically nest high up to build their nests closer to the ground. They lay 2 to 4 eggs at a time. The smooth, white eggs are laid in the unlined cavity and incubate for about 16 days. The hatchlings are completely naked and take at least 3 weeks to open their eyes. After hatching, the chicks need more than 50 days to establish themselves independently in foliage.
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