Groove-billed toucanet

Last updated

Groove-billed toucanet
Aulacorhynchus sulcatus -Aragua State -Venezuela-8.jpg
In Henri Pittier National Park, Aragua State, Venezuela
Scientific classification OOjs UI icon edit-ltr.svg
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Aves
Order: Piciformes
Family: Ramphastidae
Genus: Aulacorhynchus
Species:
A. sulcatus
Binomial name
Aulacorhynchus sulcatus
(Swainson, 1820)
Subspecies

See text

Aulacorhynchus sulcatus map.svg
Synonyms
  • Pteroglossus sulcatus
Subspecies A. s. erythrognathus, illustration by Keulemans, 1891 AulacorhamphusErythrognathusKeulemans.jpg
Subspecies A. s. erythrognathus, illustration by Keulemans, 1891

The groove-billed toucanet (Aulacorhynchus sulcatus) is a near-passerine bird in the toucan family Ramphastidae. It is found in Colombia and Venezuela. [2]

Contents

Taxonomy and systematics

The groove-billed toucanet was originally described in the genus Pteroglossus . The International Ornithological Committee (IOC), the South American Classification Committee of the American Ornithological Society, and the Clements taxonomy recognize these three subspecies: [2] [3] [4]

A. s. calorhynchus was formerly treated as a separate species, "yellow-billed toucanet", by most taxonomists but was merged into the groove-billed toucanet starting in 2012. [5] BirdLife International's Handbook of the Birds of the World retains it as a species. [6]

Subspecies A. s. erythrognathus might warrant consideration as a separate species because its voice is different from that of the other two subspecies. [7]

"Yellow-billed" toucanet, illustration by Keulemans, 1891 AulacorhamphusCalorhynchusKeulemans.jpg
"Yellow-billed" toucanet, illustration by Keulemans, 1891

Description

The groove-billed toucanet is 33 to 37 cm (13 to 15 in) long and weighs 130 to 200 g (4.6 to 7.1 oz). Its grooved culmen and mandible give it its English name. In the nominate subspecies and A. s. erythrognathus, most of the bill is wine-red to brown-red with a diagonal black stripe on the mandible. The nominate's bill also has a vertical white stripe at its base. In A. s. calorhynchus the bill is mostly yellow with a reduced amount of black, some orange-red at the base of the mandible, and a white stripe like the nominate's. All subspecies are overall mostly green, with the underparts being lighter and the undertail coverts yellower. The nominate subspecies has a white throat, some gold-bronze on the face, and bare blue skin around the brownish eye. A. s. erythrognathus has essentially the same plumage but with less gold-bronze on the face. A. s. calorhynchus also has similar plumage to the nominate but is larger than it and A. s. erythrognathus. [8]

Distribution and habitat

The subspecies of groove-billed toucanet are found thus: [8] [4]

The species primarily inhabits humid montane forest but is also found in semi-open landscapes like secondary forest, forest edges and nearby isolated trees, and gardens. It shuns large open areas. In elevation it mostly ranges between 900 and 2,000 m (3,000 and 6,600 ft) but occurs as low as sea level and as high as about 2,400 m (7,900 ft). [8]

Behavior

Movement

The groove-billed toucanet is generally non-migratory but occasionally moves to lower parts of its elevational range in the rainy season. [8]

Feeding

The groove-billed toucanet forages at all levels of its habitat, sometimes in groups. It has been observed following army ant swarms. Its diet is not known in detail but the species is omnivorous, eating fruit, invertebrates, eggs, and small vertebrates. [8]

Breeding

Little is known about the groove-billed toucanet's breeding biology. Its season appears to be March to July in parts of its range but extends to August in northeastern Venezuela. In other parts of Venezuela it may nest as early as February and as late as October. It is believed to nest in tree cavities, either natural or those abandoned by woodpeckers. The nest, eggs, incubation period, and time to fledging are not known. [8]

Vocalization

The groove-billed toucanet's song is "barking-growling notes or croaks...wik-wik- to waak-waak-", sometimes sung in duet. Male's voices are lower pitched than female's. A. s. erythrognathus' song sounds similar to those of the other subspecies but is apparently faster. [8]

Status

The IUCN has assessed the groove-billed toucanet as being of Least Concern, though its population size is not known and is believed to be decreasing. No immediate threats have been identified. [1] "Biological and further ecological data [are] required in case any of the subspecies should eventually need to be monitored." [8]

Related Research Articles

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Emerald toucanet</span> Species of bird

The emerald toucanet is a species of near-passerine bird in the toucan family Ramphastidae. It is found from Mexico to Nicaragua.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Blue-throated toucanet</span> Species of bird

The blue-throated toucanet is a near-passerine bird in the toucan family Ramphastidae. It is found in Costa Rica, Panama and far northwestern Colombia.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Aracari</span> Genus of birds

An aracari or araçari is any of the medium-sized toucans that, together with the saffron toucanet, make up the genus Pteroglossus.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Yellow-throated toucan</span> Species of bird

The yellow-throated toucan is a Near Threatened species of bird in the family Ramphastidae, the toucans, toucanets, and aracaris. It is found from Honduras south into northern South America and beyond to Peru.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Chestnut-tipped toucanet</span> Species of bird

The chestnut-tipped toucanet is a near-passerine bird in the toucan family Ramphastidae. It is found in Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Crimson-rumped toucanet</span> Species of bird

The crimson-rumped toucanet is a near-passerine bird in the toucan family Ramphastidae. It is found in Colombia, Ecuador, and Venezuela.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Yellow-browed toucanet</span> Species of bird

The yellow-browed toucanet is an Endangered species of near-passerine bird in the toucan family Ramphastidae. It is endemic to Peru.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Ivory-billed aracari</span> Species of bird

The ivory-billed aracari or ivory-billed araçari is a near-passerine bird in the toucan family Ramphastidae. It is found in Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Red-necked aracari</span> Species of bird

The red-necked aracari or red-necked araçari is a near-passerine bird in the toucan family Ramphastidae. It is found in Bolivia and Brazil.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Pale-mandibled aracari</span> Species of bird

The pale-mandibled aracari or pale-billed araçari is a near-passerine bird in the toucan family Ramphastidae. It is found in Ecuador and Peru.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Lettered aracari</span> Species of bird

The lettered aracari or lettered araçari is a near-passerine bird in the toucan family Ramphastidae. It is found in Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Guianan toucanet</span> Species of bird

The Guianan toucanet, or Guyana toucanet is a near-passerine bird in the toucan family Ramphastidae. It is found in Brazil, French Guiana, Guyana, Suriname, and Venezuela.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Tawny-tufted toucanet</span> Species of bird

The tawny-tufted toucanet is a near-passerine bird in the toucan family Ramphastidae. It is found in Brazil, Colombia, Venezuela, and possible Guyana.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Golden-collared toucanet</span> Species of bird

The golden-collared toucanet is a near-passerine bird in the toucan family Ramphastidae. It is found in Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Tepui toucanet</span> Species of bird

The tepui toucanet or Whitely's toucanet is a near-passerine bird in the toucan family Ramphastidae. It is found in Brazil, Guyana, Suriname, and Venezuela.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Citron-throated toucan</span> Species of bird

The citron-throated toucan is a near-passerine bird in the family Ramphastidae, the toucans, toucanets, and aracaris. It is found in Colombia and Venezuela.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Black-throated toucanet</span> Species of bird

The black-throated toucanet is a near-passerine bird in the toucan family Ramphastidae. It is found in Bolivia, Brazil, Ecuador, and Peru.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Wagler's toucanet</span> Species of bird

Wagler's toucanet is a species of bird in the toucan family Ramphastidae. It is endemic to southwestern Mexico.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">White-throated toucanet</span> Species of bird

The white-throated toucanet or greyish-throated toucanet is a near-passerine bird in the toucan family Ramphastidae. It is found in Colombia, Ecuador, and Venezuela.

References

  1. 1 2 BirdLife International (2016). "Groove-billed Toucanet Aulacorhynchus sulcatus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species . 2016: e.T61567591A95171522. doi: 10.2305/IUCN.UK.2016-3.RLTS.T61567591A95171522.en . Retrieved 19 December 2022.
  2. 1 2 Gill, F.; Donsker, D.; Rasmussen, P., eds. (August 2022). "Jacamars, puffbirds, barbets, toucans, honeyguides". IOC World Bird List. v 12.2. Retrieved December 15, 2022.
  3. ↑ Remsen, J. V., Jr., J. I. Areta, E. Bonaccorso, S. Claramunt, A. Jaramillo, D. F. Lane, J. F. Pacheco, M. B. Robbins, F. G. Stiles, and K. J. Zimmer. Version 24 July 2022. A classification of the bird species of South America. American Ornithological Society. https://www.museum.lsu.edu/~Remsen/SACCBaseline.htm retrieved July 24, 2022
  4. 1 2 Clements, J. F., T. S. Schulenberg, M. J. Iliff, T. A. Fredericks, J. A. Gerbracht, D. Lepage, S. M. Billerman, B. L. Sullivan, and C. L. Wood. 2022. The eBird/Clements checklist of birds of the world: v2022. Downloaded from https://www.birds.cornell.edu/clementschecklist/download/ retrieved November 10, 2022
  5. ↑ "Species 3.1-3.5 « IOC World Bird List". www.worldbirdnames.org. Retrieved 2016-11-07.
  6. ↑ HBW and BirdLife International (2022) Handbook of the Birds of the World and BirdLife International digital checklist of the birds of the world. Version 7. Available at: http://datazone.birdlife.org/userfiles/file/Species/Taxonomy/HBW-BirdLife_Checklist_v7_Dec22.zip retrieved December 13, 2022
  7. ↑ Donegan, T.M.; et al. (2015). "Revision of the status of bird species occurring or reported in Colombia 2015, with discussion of BirdLife International's new taxonomy". Conservación Colombiana. 23: 3–48.
  8. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 del Hoyo, J., L.L. Short, G. M. Kirwan, and N. Collar (2021). Groove-billed Toucanet (Aulacorhynchus sulcatus), version 2.0. In Birds of the World (B. K. Keeney, Editor). Cornell Lab of Ornithology, Ithaca, NY, USA. https://doi.org/10.2173/bow.grbtou1.02 retrieved December 19, 2022

Further reading


This page is based on this Wikipedia article
Text is available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license; additional terms may apply.
Images, videos and audio are available under their respective licenses.