Yellow-eared Toucanet
A species of Dichromatic toucanets Scientific name : Selenidera spectabilis Genus : Dichromatic toucanets
Yellow-eared Toucanet, A species of Dichromatic toucanets
Botanical name: Selenidera spectabilis
Genus: Dichromatic toucanets
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Description
The yellow-eared toucanet (Selenidera spectabilis) is a species of bird in the family Ramphastidae found in humid forests of Central America and the Chocó. Cassin's aracari is an alternate name for the yellow-eared toucanet. A somewhat aberrant member of the genus Selenidera, it is relatively large (total length approximately 38 cm [15 in]) and the plumage of the sexes only differ in that the male has a yellow auricular streak, while the female has a brown crown. It weighs 175-245 grams (6.2-8.7 oz.) 
Size
38 cm
Life Expectancy
20 years
Nest Placement
Cavity
Feeding Habits
Yellow-eared Toucanet predominantly feeds on a variety of fruits but also supplements its diet with insects, spiders, and lizards. Employing a foraging approach, yellow-eared Toucanet actively searches tree canopies for food, showcasing agility and strong bill adaptation for handling diverse dietary components.
Habitat
The yellow-eared Toucanet is typically found in wet, forested slopes and ridges within the lowland regions. Its habitat also includes forest edges, adjacent secondary forests, and fruit-bearing trees in proximity to the forests. This species primarily inhabits elevations ranging from 300 to 1100 meters but has been observed from sea level up to approximately 1500 meters in certain areas.
Dite type
Frugivorous
General Info
Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Fruit
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Family
Toucans Genus
Dichromatic toucanets Species
Yellow-eared Toucanet 
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