Choco Toucan (Ramphastos brevis)

The Choco Toucan (Ramphastos brevis) is a large, mainly black bird found in humid lowland and foothill forests on the Pacific slope of Colombia and Ecuador. Within its range, extensive habitat destruction is taking place, but it remains fairly common locally.

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They are only found in Ecuador & Colombia but much of their habitat is difficult to reach by the average tourist.  Mindo is probably the easiest place to see them readily.

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Ever wonder what sound a Choco Toucan makes?