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==Identification== | ==Identification== | ||
| − | + | Unmistakable. Strange, chunky and colourful. Total length ca. 22 cm (8½ in). | |
| + | ==Distribution== | ||
| + | The Chocó region along the west Andes in south-western [[Colombia]] and north-western [[Ecuador]]. | ||
| + | ====Status==== | ||
| + | Declining due to habitat destuction and trapping for cage-bird trade, but remains fairly common at several localities, e.g. Rio Ñambi in south-western Colombia and the Tandayapa and Mindo region in north-western Ecuador. Currently considered near-threatened by BirdLife International. | ||
| + | ==Taxonomy== | ||
| + | Two rather similar races; nominate in south and ''caucae'' in north. Exact family placement uncertain, with possibilities including New World Barbets (''Capitonidae''), Toucans (''Ramphastidae'') or a small new family, ''Semnornithidae'', including the Toucan Barbet and the related [[Prong-billed Barbet]]. | ||
| + | ====Subspecies==== | ||
| + | There are 2 subspecies<sup>[[#References|[1]]]</sup>: | ||
| + | *''S. r. caucae'': | ||
| + | :*Western Andes of south-western [[Colombia]] (Valle to Nariño) | ||
| + | *''S. r. ramphastinus'': | ||
| + | :*Andes of north-western and west-central [[Ecuador]] | ||
| + | ==Habitat== | ||
| + | Subtropical humid forest and woodland at altitudes of 1000-2400 m (3280-7880 ft). | ||
| + | ==Behaviour== | ||
| + | When not feeding, rather inactive and difficult to spot despite its colourful plumage. Typically in pairs or small groups. | ||
| + | ====Diet==== | ||
| + | Largely frugivorous, with a preference for ''Cecropia''. Also some flower, insects and, while nesting, small vertebrates (e.g. small lizards). | ||
| + | ====Breeding==== | ||
| + | Breeding is during the North Hemisphere spring/summer with up to three broods per season. The nest cavity is excavated with its large bill in a dead tree. | ||
| + | ====Vocalisation==== | ||
| + | The loud duet performed by the pair consists of a repeated, sonorous ''huw''. Also some other calls and bill-clacking. | ||
| + | ==References== | ||
| + | #{{Ref-Clements6thOct24}} | ||
| + | {{ref}} | ||
==External Links== | ==External Links== | ||
| − | + | {{GSearch|"Semnornis ramphastinus" {{!}} "Toucan Barbet" -"Complete photo album available" -Guan}} | |
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| + | [[Category:Birds]] [[Category:Semnornis]] | ||
Latest revision as of 19:58, 14 December 2024
- Semnornis ramphastinus
Identification
Unmistakable. Strange, chunky and colourful. Total length ca. 22 cm (8½ in).
Distribution
The Chocó region along the west Andes in south-western Colombia and north-western Ecuador.
Status
Declining due to habitat destuction and trapping for cage-bird trade, but remains fairly common at several localities, e.g. Rio Ñambi in south-western Colombia and the Tandayapa and Mindo region in north-western Ecuador. Currently considered near-threatened by BirdLife International.
Taxonomy
Two rather similar races; nominate in south and caucae in north. Exact family placement uncertain, with possibilities including New World Barbets (Capitonidae), Toucans (Ramphastidae) or a small new family, Semnornithidae, including the Toucan Barbet and the related Prong-billed Barbet.
Subspecies
There are 2 subspecies[1]:
- S. r. caucae:
- Western Andes of south-western Colombia (Valle to Nariño)
- S. r. ramphastinus:
- Andes of north-western and west-central Ecuador
Habitat
Subtropical humid forest and woodland at altitudes of 1000-2400 m (3280-7880 ft).
Behaviour
When not feeding, rather inactive and difficult to spot despite its colourful plumage. Typically in pairs or small groups.
Diet
Largely frugivorous, with a preference for Cecropia. Also some flower, insects and, while nesting, small vertebrates (e.g. small lizards).
Breeding
Breeding is during the North Hemisphere spring/summer with up to three broods per season. The nest cavity is excavated with its large bill in a dead tree.
Vocalisation
The loud duet performed by the pair consists of a repeated, sonorous huw. Also some other calls and bill-clacking.
References
- Clements, J. F., P. C. Rasmussen, T. S. Schulenberg, M. J. Iliff, T. A. Fredericks, J. A. Gerbracht, D. Lepage, A. Spencer, S. M. Billerman, B. L. Sullivan, M. Smith, and C. L. Wood. 2024. The eBird/Clements checklist of Birds of the World: v2024. Downloaded from https://www.birds.cornell.edu/clementschecklist/download/
Recommended Citation
- BirdForum Opus contributors. (2025) Toucan Barbet. In: BirdForum, the forum for wild birds and birding. Retrieved 5 February 2025 from https://www.birdforum.net/opus/Toucan_Barbet
External Links
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