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.

Although toco toucans are not considered threatened, you can still help protect their habitat. Avoid buying products made from rainforest wood and help raise funds to help protect the rainforests of South America.