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Chestnut-mandibled Toucan, or Swainson’s Toucan

Ramphastos ambiguus swainsonii

Photo by pamsai
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Description:

A large bird, the male is 56 cm long, while the smaller female is typically 52 cm long. Weight ranges from 599 to 746 grams (1.3-1.6 lbs). Flight is slow and undulating.

Habitat:

Lodge grounds surrounded by primary tropical rainforest.

Reference Links:

Chestnut-mandibled toucan, Life History - Chestnut-mandibled Toucan (Ramphastos swainsonii) - Neotropical …

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