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Toco Toucan
Ramphastos Toco
The Toco Toucan appears to have big blue eyes but this is actually thin blue skin around the eye. This blue skin is surrounded by another ring of bare, orange skin.
Did
you
know?
The toco toucan (AKA the common toucan or giant toucan) is the largest and best known species in the toucan family. It is found in semi-open habitats throughout a large part of central and eastern South America. It is a common attraction in zoos. It has a striking look with a mainly black body and a white throat and chest. Its uppertail is also white while its undertail is red.
Fun
Fact!
Despite its size, the toucan's bill is very light as it is made of keratin (like human hair) in a honeycomb-like structure.
Taxonomy:
Phylum:
Chordata
Class:
Bird
Order:
Piciformes
Family:
Ramphastidae
Genus:
Ramphastos
Stats:
Height:
2 ft
Weight:
1.4 lbs
Speed:
39 mph
Lifespan:
12 - 20 years
Niche:
Conservation Status:
Least Concern
Group Name:
Flock
Habitat:
Sky
Diet:
Omnivore
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