A toucan of Central America and nearby regions, with a black body, yellow throat and cheeks, and a large multicoloured bill.
The bill is mainly green, with orange on the side and red and blue near the tip. Males and females have similar colours.
Keel-billed Toucans feed mainly on fruit and hop through forest branches. They tuck the bill over the back and fold the tail when resting in cavities.
In April 2026, Bronx Zoo reported rehabilitation of fourteen trafficked juveniles that had arrived in summer 2025 in poor condition.
Partner zoos arranged ongoing care after recovery. Protecting wild habitat and caring for confiscated birds address different consequences of habitat loss and capture.
IUCN Red List (conservation institution account) · Near Threatened · Global
Habitat loss, capture for pets and hunting are threats. Rescue and long-term care complement habitat protection and anti-poaching work.