Toucans
Toucans are native to Southern Mexico,
Central America, the northern portion of South America, and the Caribbean
region. They generally live in tropical and sub-tropical regions. They make their
nests in tree hollows and
holes excavated by other animals such woodpecker.
Measuring 63.5 cm (25 in.) in length, the toco
toucan is the largest of all toucans. Its black body and white throat are
overshadowed by its most recognizable trait: a large colorful beak.
The bright orange beak is about 19 cm (8 in.)
long – one third of the bird’s total length. But despite its substantial size,
the beak weighs less than you may think. Composed of the protein keratin, the
structure of beak incorporates many air pockets allowing for a very low mass.
Toucans
are primarily frugivorous (fruit eating), but they are omnivorous and will take
prey such as insects and small lizards.Toucans have also been known to plunder
the nests of smaller birds, eating the eggs and nestlings.
He
beautiful tucan bird is becoming an endangered species because of deforestation
is the destruction of the rainforests that is caused by humans. Or feathers or
anything in the toucan is usually sold. On the other hand, the toucan is
endangered because it is taken as a pet so they are carried home.
