Genus Aulacorhynchus Rank Species | Phylum Chordata Family Ramphastidae Higher classification Green toucanet | |
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Scientific name Aulacorhynchus haematopygus Similar Green toucanet, Emerald toucanet, Bucerotiformes, Aracari, White‑cheeked turaco | ||
Crimson rumped toucanet aulacorhynchus haematopygus
The crimson-rumped toucanet (Aulacorhynchus haematopygus) is a species of bird in the Ramphastidae family. It is found in humid Andean forests in Ecuador, Colombia and Venezuela. Its plumage is overall green (often faintly tinged blue), except for a maroon-red rump and tail-tip. The bill is black and maroon with a white band at the base. It is about 35 cm (14 in) long and weighs from 141–232 grams (5–8.2 oz.).
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- Crimson rumped toucanet aulacorhynchus haematopygus
- Crimson rumped toucanet at bellavista lodge ecuador
- Taxonomy and systematics
- Subspecies
- References
Crimson rumped toucanet at bellavista lodge ecuador
Taxonomy and systematics
The crimson-rumped toucanet was originally described in the genus Pteroglossus. Alternate names include chestnut-billed emerald-toucanet, crimson-rumped aracari and red-rumped green-toucanet
Subspecies
Two subspecies are recognized:
References
Crimson-rumped toucanet Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA