Keel-billed Toucan
Very social, rarely seen
alone...often “duel” with each
other, one throwing a fruit in
the air and a second seizing it.
alone...often “duel” with each
other, one throwing a fruit in
the air and a second seizing it.
Ramphastos sulfuratus
(L 17-22" includes 5-6" bill
Wt 13-18 oz)
Wt 13-18 oz)
Chan Chich Lodge area
10Mar2019
© David L.
Ross, Jr.
Ross, Jr.
Macaulay
Library
Library
Ramphastos in Greek means
augmented beak; sulfuratus in
Latin means sulphurated, i.e.,
yellow.
augmented beak; sulfuratus in
Latin means sulphurated, i.e.,
yellow.
National bird
of Belize
of Belize
His oversized, golden beak looks
almost inflatable -
almost inflatable -
those feathers, so exquisite,
in contrasting black and white silk.
(Paula Puddephatt)
(Paula Puddephatt)
International