Yellow-throated Toucan vs Choco Toucan

In short

The Yellow-throated Toucan and Choco Toucan are similar in appearance but can be distinguished by bill color and vocalizations. The Yellow-throated Toucan has a more prominent yellow throat and a black-and-yellow bill, while the Choco Toucan's bill is black with a bright yellow culmen and it is known for its croaking calls.

Identification tips

• Bill color: Yellow-throated Toucan has a black-and-yellow bill; Choco Toucan has a black bill with a bright yellow culmen.
• Vocalizations: Listen for the Choco Toucan's croaking calls.
• Size: Choco Toucan is slightly smaller.
• Habitat: Look for Choco Toucan at forest edges.

Size

Both species are large toucans, but the Choco Toucan is slightly smaller.

Plumage

Both have black upperparts, a bright yellow throat and breast, and red undertail coverts. The Yellow-throated Toucan has a more pronounced yellow throat, while the Choco Toucan has a black bill with a bright yellow culmen.

Behaviour

Both species move in small groups and are often seen in fruiting trees. Males of both species may call from the tops of large trees.

Habitat

Both species are found in forested areas, but the Choco Toucan is more likely to be found at forest edges.

Voice

The Choco Toucan is a 'croaker,' with calls similar to the Keel-billed Toucan, while the Yellow-throated Toucan has different vocalizations.