About the Keel-billed Toucan
The keel-billed toucan, also known as rainbow-billed toucan or sulphur-breasted toucan, is a species of toucan native to southern Mexico, Central America and the far northwest of South America, and is found in tropical forests. It is the national bird of Belize. It is an omnivorous forest bird that feeds on fruit, seeds, insects, invertebrates, lizards, snakes, and small birds and their eggs.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Piciformes |
| Family | Toucans (Ramphastidae) |
| Species | Ramphastos sulfuratus |
| Species Codes | kebtou1, KBTO |
| Conservation | NT Near Threatened |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Keel-billed Toucan belong to?
The Keel-billed Toucan (Ramphastos sulfuratus) belongs to the Toucans family (Ramphastidae), in the order Piciformes.
What is the conservation status of the Keel-billed Toucan?
The Keel-billed Toucan is classified as "Near Threatened" (NT) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Keel-billed Toucan?
The keel-billed toucan, also known as rainbow-billed toucan or sulphur-breasted toucan, is a species of toucan native to southern Mexico, Central America and the far northwest of South America, and is found in tropical forests. It is the national bird of Belize. It is an omnivorous forest bird that ...
Where can I report a Keel-billed Toucan sighting?
You can log sightings of Keel-billed Toucan on eBird (ebird.org) using species code kebtou1, or on iNaturalist.
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