''Andigena'', the mountain toucans, is a genus of birds in the family Ramphastidae. They are found in humid highland forests in the Andes of South America, ranging from Bolivia to Venezuela. These medium-sized toucans all have olive-brown upperparts, a black crown, yellow rump, blue-grey underparts and a red vent.

Taxonomy and systematics

Extant species

Former species

Some authorities, either presently or formerly, recognize additional species or subspecies as species belonging to the genus ''Andigena'' including: * Saffron toucanet (as ''Andigena bailloni'')

References

* Restall, R. L., C. Rodner, & M. Lentino. (2006). ''Birds of Northern South America.'' Christopher Helm, London. (vol. 1). (vol. 2). * Schulenberg, T., D. Stotz, D. Lane, J. O' Neill, & T. Parker III. 2007. ''Birds of Peru.'' Christopher Helm, London. * Taxonomy articles created by Polbot Taxa named by John Gould {{Piciformes-stub