Groove-billed Toucanet

Aulacorhynchus sulcatus

The Groove-billed Toucanet is a medium-sized toucan found in the mountainous regions of Central and South America. It has a distinctive black body with a bright green back and a unique yellow and black bill. These toucanets are often found in humid montane forests, where they forage for fruits, insects, and small vertebrates. They are known for their raucous calls and agile flight through the forest canopy. The Groove-billed Toucanet plays an important role in seed dispersal and is a key indicator species for the health of montane ecosystems.

Habitat: Humid montane forests