The Guyana Toucanet is a small, forest-dwelling bird found in the humid, tropical lowland forests of northeastern South America, including Guyana. Most often seen at fruiting trees at the forest's edge, they tend not to occur in large groups. Guyanas are sexually dimorphic, with males showing a black head and chest, and females showing a black cap with a chestnut-colored nape, and grey underparts. Generally considered to form a superspecies with the mainly Central American Yellow-eared Toucanet (Selenidera spectabilis) based on their similar voice and displays, the Guyana Toucanet has a much larger vocal repertoire than most Selenidera, and some of its vocalizations recall those of the Andean mountain toucans.

Scientific Name: Selenidera culik
Range: Brazil, French Guiana, Guyana, Suriname, and Venezuela
IUCN Conservation Status: Least Concern
CITES Listing: Not listed

Plumage: Both sexes have green upperparts, a golden-yellow ear tuft behind the eye, red undertail coverts, and a chestnut-tipped tail. Male has a black head and chest with a bright gold collar on the upper mantle. Female has a black cap with a chestnut-colored nape and upper back, and grey underparts.
Eyes: Dark brown iris with bare turquoise skin surrounding the eye
Bill: Relatively large bill, primarily black with red at the base

Length: 13 to 14 inches (33 to 35 centimeters)
Weight: 4.5 to 6 ounces (129 to 165 grams)

Vocalization: Wailing grunts, croaks, or guttural notes, typically delivered in a rhythmic series

Breeding: Nests in tree cavities, laying 2-3 eggs, with both parents incubating and caring for the young