About the Hooded Mountain-Toucan
The Hooded Mountain-Toucan (Andigena cucullata) is a species of bird in the Toucans family (Ramphastidae), within the order Piciformes. This family contains 37 recognized species worldwide.
Use the eBird species code homtou1 when logging sightings in eBird or other citizen science platforms.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Piciformes |
| Family | Toucans (Ramphastidae) |
| Species | Andigena cucullata |
| Species Codes | homtou1, HMTO, HOMT |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Hooded Mountain-Toucan belong to?
The Hooded Mountain-Toucan (Andigena cucullata) belongs to the Toucans family (Ramphastidae), in the order Piciformes.
How can I identify the Hooded Mountain-Toucan?
The Hooded Mountain-Toucan is a member of the Toucans family. Check field guides or upload a photo to our AI Bird Identifier for help.
Where can I report a Hooded Mountain-Toucan sighting?
You can log sightings of Hooded Mountain-Toucan on eBird (ebird.org) using species code homtou1, or on iNaturalist.