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Crimson-rumped Toucanet

Aulacorhynchus haematopygus

Photo by travelingdiva
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Field Notes

Description:

Spotted in the Amazon rainforest section of the Vancouver Aquarium. Beautiful green, blue and yellow plumage. Dark beak with white band at base.

Habitat:

Very warm and humid section of the aquarium with tropical plants. Simulated Amazon rainforest.

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Crimson-rumped Toucanet

Species ID Suggestions

Chestnut-tipped Toucanet

Aulacorhynchus derbianus

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Comments (4)
lori.tas
No problem. Glad to have set you on the right path. I'm sure the crimson rump is very cute.
travelingdiva
Here's even more compelling evidence: http://www.zandavisitor.com/newsarticle-4278-Vibrant_Green_Birds_are_Taking_Over_the_Vancouver_Aquariums_Amazon_Gallery
travelingdiva
Lori.tas thanks for the suggestion! You put me on the right trail - in fact it is a crimson-rumped toucanet, but it's hard to tell as in these photos you can't see his crimson rump!

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