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Chestnut-mandibled toucan

Ramphastos ambiguus swainsonii

Photo by Ismael Chaves
Published on Project Noah
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Description:

Like other toucans, the Chestnut-mandibled is brightly marked and has a large bill. The male is 56 cm long, while the smaller female is typically 52 cm long. Weight ranges from 599 to 746 g

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Chestnut-mandibled toucan

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AshleyT
Beautiful bird and shot, Ismael!

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