Aulacorhynchus huallagae
The Yellow-browed Toucanet (*Aulacorhynchus huallagae*) is a vibrant, medium-sized toucanet endemic to the cloud forests of northern Peru. Measuring approximately 37-41 cm (14.5-16 inches) in length and weighing 172-258 grams (6.1-9.1 ounces), this species is primarily emerald green, characteristic of its genus. Its most distinctive field mark, giving it its common name, is the prominent yellow superciliary stripe or "brow" extending above each eye, contrasting sharply with its black facial s...
Exclusively inhabits humid montane cloud forests and elfin forests, typically found at elevations between 2,000 and 2,900 meters (6,500-9,500 feet).
Primarily frugivorous, consuming a wide variety of tropical fruits, supplemented by insects and small vertebrates like lizards or bird eggs. They forage predominantly in the forest canopy.
Yellow-browed Toucanets are diurnal birds, active from dawn to dusk, often roosting communally or in pairs within tree cavities or dense foliage. They are primarily arboreal, moving deftly through the canopy and subcanopy in search of food. Foraging involves gleaning fruits from branches and occa...
The Yellow-browed Toucanet is an exceptionally localized endemic species, confined to a small region of the Andean cloud forests in northern Peru. Its known distribution primarily encompasses the departments of San MartÃn and La Libertad, particularly within the humid montane forests of the Cordi...
Endangered
- The Yellow-browed Toucanet is one of the rarest and least studied toucanets in the world, known only from a tiny region of Peru. - Its distinctive yellow "eyebrows" are a key identifier, setting it apart from all other toucanet species. - Despite its vibrant green body, its plumage provides exc...