Black-billed Mountain Toucan

Andigena nigrirostris

The Black-billed Mountain Toucan is a striking bird found in the Andes of South America. It has a black body with a white throat, chest, and rump, and a vibrant red undertail. Its most distinctive feature is the black bill with a yellow tip. This toucan is known for its acrobatic flight and its raucous calls echoing through the cloud forests. It primarily feeds on fruits, insects, and small vertebrates. The Black-billed Mountain Toucan plays a crucial role in seed dispersal within its habitat, contributing to the diversity of the ecosystem.

Habitat: Cloud forests of the Andes