''Andigena'', the mountain toucans, is a
genus
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of birds in the
family
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Ramphastidae
Toucans (, ) are members of the Neotropical near passerine bird family Ramphastidae. The Ramphastidae are most closely related to the American barbets. They are brightly marked and have large, often colorful bills. The family includes five gen ...
. They are found in humid highland forests in the
Andes
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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:
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Saffron toucanet
The saffron toucanet (''Pteroglossus bailloni'') is a species of bird in the family Ramphastidae found in the Atlantic Forest in far north-eastern Argentina, south-eastern Brazil, and eastern Paraguay.
Taxonomy and systematics
This species' scie ...
(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.
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Taxonomy articles created by Polbot
Taxa named by John Gould
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