Sophie K.

The Toucan Times

The Toucans of the Forest

Playful toucans have lots of energy but watch out! They can bite you with their enormous beaks (also known as bills). Their white neck and black body help them blend in with the shadows of the forest. There are 40 types of toucans, but the one this article is about is the famous toco toucan. The toco toucan is so famous because of how tall it is. The toco toucan can measure up to 25 inches tall.

Every type of toucan has a wonderful bill. It is wonderful because it is so colorful. A toucan’s bill is its most recognizable feature. That is why it really stands out from the other animals in the forest. A toucan’s bill can measure up to 8 inches (one third of the toco toucan’s body). A male toucan’s bill is bigger than a female’s bill. That is how you can tell them apart.

A toco toucan’s diet consists of many things. Their main source of food are tropical fruits that they can reach, mostly berries, though. Their large bill helps them pick and peel these fruits. Some other things that their diet contains are frogs, insects, and reptiles. Occasionally, they can eat the eggs of other baby birds.

Toco toucans can be found in the rainforests of South America. They can also be found in savannas and shrublands of the forests. Their nest can be inside tall, hollow trees. They do not fly much and they mostly stay in the treetops. When they do fly, they glide short distances. Now you know your facts about toco toucans.