Red-Breasted Toucan for Sale: Healthy, Vaccinated & Hand-Friendly (17 Months Old)
$1,850.00
Red-Breasted Toucan for Sale: Healthy, Vaccinated & Hand-Friendly (17 Months Old)
Short Listing Summary
A healthy 17-month-old red-breasted toucan with bold, vibrant plumage, full vaccinations and a calm, sociable personality. A great fit for dedicated exotic bird lovers.
This young red-breasted toucan (Ramphastos dicolorus) is 1 year and 5 months old, in excellent health and fully vaccinated. Its feathers are rich and glossy, and it has a friendly, easygoing temperament that makes it a rewarding companion for experienced keepers and enthusiastic beginners alike.
Species Overview
Also called the green-billed toucan, the red-breasted toucan belongs to the Ramphastidae family, the group that includes toucans, toucanets and aracaris. In the wild, it lives across Argentina, Brazil, Bolivia and Paraguay.
Bird Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Common names | Red-breasted toucan, green-billed toucan |
| Scientific name | Ramphastos dicolorus |
| Family | Ramphastidae |
| Age | 1 year, 5 months |
| Weight | 330 g |
| Health | Healthy, fully vaccinated |
| Temperament | Friendly and sociable |
| Native range | Argentina, Brazil, Bolivia, Paraguay |
| Conservation status | Least Concern (population decreasing) |
Why Choose This Toucan?
- Vibrant, healthy plumage with striking red, yellow and black coloring
- Fully vaccinated and in good condition
- Sociable personality that suits interaction and bonding
- Rewarding species for passionate exotic bird keepers
Description
What Does a Red-Breasted Toucan Look Like?
The red-breasted toucan measures 42 to 48 cm (17 to 19 inches) and weighs 265 to 400 g (9.3 to 14 oz). That makes it the smallest member of the Ramphastos toucan genus.
Male vs. female: The sexes look alike. The one difference is the bill, which is shorter on the female.
Bill: The bill is mostly green to green-yellow. Look for a vertical black line at the base, red and ivory “teeth” along the cutting edges (tomia), and green striations on the upper mandible.
Plumage and colors:
- Crown, nape, back and tail: black, with red uppertail coverts
- Face: yellow, with bare skin around the eye in red, blue and yellow-green
- Throat and breast: yellow, with a patch of red on the lower breast
- Belly and undertail coverts: red
- Flanks: black
Where Does the Red-Breasted Toucan Live? Seasonal Movements
In the southern part of its range, the red-breasted toucan moves to lower elevations during the austral winter. After breeding, some birds leave natural forest and shift into plantations.
What Does the Red-Breasted Toucan Eat?
This toucan is mainly a fruit eater (frugivore). Its diet includes:
- Fruits from native and introduced plants
- Green coffee beans and fruit from orchards
- Insects (to a lesser extent)
- Small birds (to a lesser extent)
Foraging behavior: It usually feeds in pairs or small groups, though gatherings of 20 or more sometimes occur. Most foraging happens in the forest canopy, but it will pick up fallen fruit from the ground.
Red-Breasted Toucan Breeding & Nesting Behavior
Breeding season:
- Southern range: October to February
- Northern range: January to June
Courtship and territory: Pairs defend territories. Males allopreen (groom) their mates and courtship-feed females.
Nest sites: These toucans nest in tree cavities, in both living and dead trees. The cavities form through natural decay or are excavated by woodpeckers. The birds will enlarge the entrance hole and the cavity if needed. The cavity floor is typically lined with a layer of regurgitated seeds. Nests studied so far sat 0.7 to 6.0 m (2 to 20 ft) above the ground.
Eggs and chicks:
- Clutch: 2-4 eggs
- Incubation: both parents share duty for about 16-19 days
- Feeding: both parents provision the nestlings
- Fledging: 40-50 days after hatching
Frequently Asked Questions
How big is a red-breasted toucan?
It is 42-48 cm (17-19 in) long and weighs 265-400 g, making it the smallest Ramphastos toucan.
Can you tell male and female red-breasted toucans apart?
Mostly no. They look alike, but the female’s bill is shorter.
What do red-breasted toucans eat?
Mainly fruit, along with green coffee beans, insects and small birds.
When do red-breasted toucans breed?
October to February in the south, and January to June in the north.
How long do red-breasted toucan chicks stay in the nest?
Chicks fledge 40-50 days after hatching.
