Species BirdsNorthern Emerald-Toucanet

Northern Emerald-Toucanet

Aulacorhynchus prasinus

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Illustration of Northern Emerald-Toucanet (Aulacorhynchus prasinus)

The Northern Emerald-Toucanet is a colorful bird with a green body and a large, curved bill, often seen in small groups. A memorable fact is that it plays a vital role in seed dispersal within its forest habitat.

Habitat
Cloud forests and humid montane forests
Diet
Fruits, seeds, and insects
How common
Uncommon

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