The Blue-throated Emerald Toucanet is a subspecies of the broader Aulacorhynchus prasinus (Northern Emerald Toucanet) species complex. It is a small, vibrant green toucan with a deep blue throat, black and yellow bill, and chestnut undertail coverts and tail tips, weighing in slighter smaller than the nominate Emerald Toucanet subspecies. All Emeralds are known for being social, gregarious birds that often form small flocks of up to ten individuals. They are active, spending most of their time in the canopy of humid forests, moving through the trees with direct, rapid flight. They are known for their "follow-the-leader" style of movement through the forest, traveling in groups. In captivity, they can be aggressive and territorial, so keeping them separate from other birds is often recommended.

Scientific Name: Aulacorhynchus prasinus caeruleogularis
Range: Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia
IUCN Conservation Status: Least Concern
CITES Listing: Not listed

Plumage: Bright, grass-green body with a deep blue throat, chestnut undertail coverts, and chestnut-tipped tail
Eyes: Dark brown eyes surrounded by dark charcoal skin
Bill: Black mandible with primarily yellow maxilla, small patch of dull red near the nostrils, vertical white band at base of bill, and yellow band along the upper ridge

Length: 11 to 15 inches (29 to 37 centimeters)
Weight: 4.2 to 6.5 ounces (120 to 185 grams)

Vocalization: A loud "rrip rrip" sound, and various croaking or barking sounds

Breeding: Nests in tree cavities, laying 3-4 eggs, with both parents incubating and caring for the young