
Least Concern
Toco Toucan
Ramphastos toco
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About
The toco toucan is the largest and most well-known toucan species, recognized by its massive, colorful bill. Despite its size, the bill is surprisingly lightweight.
Habitat
Forests and woodlands of South America
Diet
Omnivorous - fruits, insects, eggs, and small vertebrates
In Pop Culture
Froot Loops
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Fun Facts
- Toucan bills are made of lightweight bone covered in keratin.
- They use their bills to reach fruit on thin branches that can't support their weight.
- Toucans are social birds and often seen in small flocks.
Conservation
StatusLeast Concern
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