Toucan (Toco)
OrderPiciformes
FamilyRamphastidae
HabitatForest
RangeSouth America
Length63 cm
Wingspan50 cm
Weight700 g
DietOmnivore
About the Toucan (Toco)
Their massive bill is lightweight keratin and helps regulate body temperature. Largest of all toucans. The cereal mascot Toucan Sam is based on this species.
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