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tucano-de-bico-preto

Ramphastos vitellinus

Least Concern

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O tucano-de-bico-canalado (Ramphastos vitellinus) é uma das maiores espécies de tucano, habitante das florestas tropicais úmidas da América do Sul, especialmente na bacia amazônica e Trinidad. Distingue-se pelo bico longo multicolorido com canal central pronunciado, plumagem preta com garganta laranja-avermelhada e fronte amarela. Alimenta-se principalmente de frutas, mas também consome insetos, ovos e filhotes de outras aves. Sua presença indica florestas tropicais bem conservadas.

Habitat & Distribution

Inhabits tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests within the Neotropic biogeographic realm.

Widely distributed across Europe (Norway, United Kingdom), North America (Grenada), and South America (Colombia, Ecuador, Venezuela).

🇳🇴 Norway 🇬🇩 Grenada 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇪🇨 Ecuador 🇻🇪 Venezuela

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Piciformes (Piciformes)

Species

Ramphastos vitellinus (tucano-de-bico-preto)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ヒムネオオハシ

Chinese 凹嘴巨嘴鸟

Spanish Tucán Piquiacanalado

French Toucan ariel

German Dotterkehltukan

Portuguese tucano-de-bico-preto

Russian Тукан-ариель

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of tucano-de-bico-preto?

The scientific name of tucano-de-bico-preto is Ramphastos vitellinus. It belongs to the genus Ramphastos.

What is the conservation status of tucano-de-bico-preto?

tucano-de-bico-preto (Ramphastos vitellinus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does tucano-de-bico-preto live?

tucano-de-bico-preto is found in Widely distributed across Europe (Norway, United Kingdom), North America (Grenada), and South America (Colombia, Ecuador, Venezuela).. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador, Grenada, Norway, United Kingdom, Venezuela.

What family does tucano-de-bico-preto belong to?

tucano-de-bico-preto (Ramphastos vitellinus) belongs to the genus Ramphastos, which is part of the taxonomic family Ramphastidae.

Is tucano-de-bico-preto endangered?

No, tucano-de-bico-preto (Ramphastos vitellinus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does tucano-de-bico-preto belong to?

tucano-de-bico-preto (Ramphastos vitellinus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of tucano-de-bico-preto?

The closest relatives of tucano-de-bico-preto in the genus Ramphastos include tucano-chocó, tucano-de-bico-verde, tucano-de-mandíbula-preta, tucano-de-papo-branco, tucano-de-peito-amarelo.