Red-breasted Toucan

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Red-breasted Toucan (<em>Ramphastos dicolorus</em>) is a species of Toucans (<em>Ramphastidae</em>) in the order Woodpeckers and Allies.

Overview

Red-breasted Toucan (Ramphastos dicolorus) is a species of Toucans (Ramphastidae) in the order Woodpeckers and Allies.

Scientific Classification

Genus: Ramphastos; binomial: Ramphastos dicolorus; authority: Linnaeus, 1766.

Distribution

Breeding range: South America.

Conservation Status

This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.

Remarks

Change English name of Ramphastos dicolorus from Green-billed Toucan to Red-breasted Toucan to align with SACC and other major world bird lists.

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