Six Facts About Toucans

Toucan Facts

Six Facts About Toucans

1. Habitat

Toucans live in the jungles of South America and Central America

and live together in small-sized groups of about five or six birds.

They sleep in holes in trees.

2. Diet

Toucans eat plants and animal foods. Their diet consists of:

Bird eggs

 Insects

 Fruit

 Reptiles

 Rodents

 Other birds

3. Weight and Height

A full-grown toucan weighs less than 400 grams. Full grown

toucans are slightly less than 60 cm. long. From top to tail they are

about 50 cm.

4. The Unique Toucan Bill

Toucans have big bills. They have larger bills, in proportion to the

size of their body, than any other birds. Toucans' bills average

about 20 cm in length. The toucan's bill is so large because it

helps to keep the bird cool in the warm climates where it lives.

They don´t sweat so, they need their bills for air conditioning.

Toucans' bills are not solid. Instead, their structure is similar to a

honeycomb, making the bills extremely light. Because toucans'

bills are so light in weight, they can't be used for digging or

fighting. The large bill allows them to sit in one spot and reach for

food, which is a good thing since toucans don't like to move

around much. They make use their bills for digging into holes in

trees and logs to grab. Toucans also can use their bills for

camouflage.

Baby toucans are not born with large beaks It takes several

months for their beaks to reach full size.

5. Claws

Toucans have four claws. Two on the front and two on the back,

which allow them to cling to branches and balance on trees.

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