Crimson-rumped toucanet

(Aulacorhynchus haematopygus)

Description

The crimson-rumped toucanet (Aulacorhynchus haematopygus) is a species of bird in the Ramphastidae family.It is found in humid Andean forests in Ecuador,Colombia and Venezuela.Its plumage is overall green (often faintly tinged blue),except for a maroon-red rump and tail-tip.The bill is black and maroon with a white band at the base.It is about 35 cm (14 in) long and weighs from 141–232 grams (5–8.2 oz.).

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum:
Class: Aves
Order:Piciformes
Family:Ramphastidae
Genus:Aulacorhynchus
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