toucan
Type: Bird
Diet: Omnivore
Average life span in the wild: Up to 20 years
Size: Body, 25 in (63.5 cm); Bill, 7.5 in (19 cm)
Weight: 20 oz (550 g)
Group name: Flock
Toucans live in the canopy layer of the rainforest and they feed primarily on fruits but they do eat insects and small lizards.
Did you know:
They have adapted to the rainforest by having sharp claws, large curved beaks and feathers that have the ability to change colour to blend in with their surroundings.
Diet: Omnivore
Average life span in the wild: Up to 20 years
Size: Body, 25 in (63.5 cm); Bill, 7.5 in (19 cm)
Weight: 20 oz (550 g)
Group name: Flock
Toucans live in the canopy layer of the rainforest and they feed primarily on fruits but they do eat insects and small lizards.
Did you know:
- Toucans have larger bills, in comparison to the size of their body, than any other bird in the world.
- Toucans build their nest in tree hollows created by other animals
- Toucans live in flocks made up of approximately five to six birds
- There are about 40 different kinds of toucans
- When they sleep, they turn their heads around and tuck their bills under their wings and tail
- Toucans are one of the noisiest rainforest birds
- They can be heard for half a mile
- Their tongue can be up to 6 inches long
- Toucans attract their mates by throwing berries to each other
They have adapted to the rainforest by having sharp claws, large curved beaks and feathers that have the ability to change colour to blend in with their surroundings.