Pteroglossus bailloni
The Saffron Toucanet, Pteroglossus bailloni, is a strikingly beautiful and unique member of the toucan family (Ramphastidae), immediately recognizable by its predominantly bright saffron-yellow plumage. Measuring approximately 35-40 cm (13.8-15.7 in) in length and weighing between 160-200 g (5.6-7.1 oz), it is one of the smaller toucanets. Its most distinctive field marks include a vibrant saffron-yellow head, neck, and underparts, contrasted with a greenish-olive back and a vivid red rump. T...
Inhabits the humid subtropical and tropical lowland and montane forests, primarily within the Atlantic Forest biome of South America, at elevations ranging from sea level up to 1700 meters.
Primarily frugivorous, consuming a wide variety of tropical fruits, berries, and drupes, supplemented with insects, spiders, and occasionally eggs or nestlings, typically gleaned from the tree canopy.
Saffron Toucanets are primarily diurnal, often observed foraging in small family groups or sometimes joining mixed-species flocks in the forest canopy. They roost communally in tree cavities, typically old woodpecker holes or natural depressions. Foraging involves skillfully plucking fruits, berr...
The Saffron Toucanet is a resident species endemic to the Atlantic Forest biome of southeastern South America. Its primary distribution covers southeastern Brazil, specifically the states of Espírito Santo, Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo, Paraná, Santa Catarina, and Rio Grande do Sul. The range extend...
Near Threatened
- The Saffron Toucanet is the only toucanet species that is predominantly bright saffron-yellow, making it instantly recognizable among its relatives. - Its specific epithet 'bailloni' honors the French zoologist and natural historian Louis Antoine François Baillon. - Despite its large, colorful ...