Choco Toucan (Ramphastos brevis) [XC160943]
by Cedric MROCZKO from Reserva Las Tangaras, Mindo, Pichincha, Ecuador (song)
Choco Toucan (Ramphastos brevis) [XC609365]
by Don Jones from Mindo (near San Carlos), San Miguel de los Bancos, Pichincha, Ecuador (call)
Subspecies
A distinctive species within the so-called "croaking group" of Ramphastos species, which also includes Red-breasted Toucan (Ramphastos dicolorus), Keel-billed Toucan (Ramphastos sulfuratus), Channel-billed Toucan (Ramphastos vitellinus) and Toco Toucan (Ramphastos toco). Probably most closely related to Keel-billed Toucan (Ramphastos sulfuratus). A sibling species of Yellow-throated Toucan (Ramphastos ambiguus), though not very closely related to it. Was long considered to be a subspecies of Yellow-throated Toucan (Ramphastos ambiguus), but differs significantly in several aspects, notably voice.