Basic Information
Scientific classification
- Chinese name: Chestnut-spotted Toucan
- Scientific name: Aulacorhynchus derbianus, Chestnut-tipped toucanet
- Classification: Climbing birds
- Family and genus: Order Toucanidae, family Toucanidae, genus *Green Toucan*
Vital signs data
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- Weight: No verification information available.
- Lifespan: No verification data available.
Significant features
Distribution and Habitat
The Chestnut-billed Toucan is distributed in South America (including Colombia, Venezuela, Guyana, Suriname, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Paraguay, Brazil, Chile, Argentina, Uruguay, and the Falkland Islands).
Appearance
The Chestnut-billed Toucan somewhat resembles a hornbill in appearance. Its plumage is predominantly green, with darker wings and tail. It has a white collar and throat, and a very large beak with a bright red tip and base. Despite its large beak, it is relatively lightweight, weighing less than 30 grams. The beak bone has a unique structure; it is not a dense solid but rather a thin shell with a porous, spongy structure filled with extremely fine fibers, allowing it to feel no pressure.
Detailed introduction
The Chestnut-tipped toucanet, scientifically known as *Aulacorhynchus derbianus*, is a medium-sized climbing bird.
The Chestnut-billed Toucan's call is typically a long, off-key guttural sound, similar to frog croaks and dog barks, as well as a dry, clicking sound; it is also one of the noisiest forest birds. It inhabits mountain forests at altitudes of 1,000–3,600 meters, preferring to perch in the treetops.
When eating, the Chestnut-billed Toucan first pecks at its food with the tip of its beak, then tilts its neck back, tosses the food upwards, and then opens its large beak to accurately swallow the food, avoiding the time spent "swallowing" through its long beak. It is omnivorous, feeding on fruits, seeds, and insects.
The Chestnut-billed Toucan burrows into decaying trees, building its nest high inside the hollow. Both parents care for the chicks, but there's no clear responsibility for night watch. Large droppings and debris are pecked out of the nest with their beaks, keeping it quite tidy. Sometimes, they also raid nests, eating the eggs and chicks. They lay 2-4 eggs at a time. The smooth, white eggs are laid in the unlined burrow and incubate for about 16 days. The hatchlings are completely naked and take at least three weeks to open their eyes. They begin living independently about 45 days after hatching.
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