Chestnut-tipped Toucanet
A species of Emerald Toucanets and Allies Scientific name : Aulacorhynchus derbianus Genus : Emerald Toucanets and Allies
Chestnut-tipped Toucanet, A species of Emerald Toucanets and Allies
Botanical name: Aulacorhynchus derbianus
Genus: Emerald Toucanets and Allies
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Photo By Lars Petersson 
Description
The chestnut-tipped toucanet (Aulacorhynchus derbianus) is a South American species of bird in the family Ramphastidae. It occurs in humid highland forests along the east Andean slope from southernmost Colombia to central Bolivia. It was formerly considered conspecific with Whitely's toucanet. 
Size
41 cm
Nest Placement
Cavity
Feeding Habits
Chestnut-tipped Toucanet's diet is quite diverse, primarily consisting of fruits and seeds, along with insects such as ants and grasshoppers. Typically found foraging in the canopy either individually or in pairs, sometimes even in small groups of around ten.
Habitat
The chestnut-tipped Toucanet is typically found in moist montane cloudforests and tropical high-valley forests. These environments are characterized by dense vegetation and a consistently humid climate, often within subtropical zones. The chestnut-tipped Toucanet favors forests that offer rich biodiversity, providing ample food sources and nesting opportunities.
Dite type
Frugivorous
General Info
Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Fruit
Photo By Lars Petersson 
Scientific Classification
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