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the toucan got its scientific name like any other thing or object got its scientific name. It got its name by the word toucan on its own. toucan means whatever the scientific name for the toucan is.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 7y agoToucans get their names from their beak, because it is long and very wide.
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∙ 14y agoThe toucan got it name from the Latin word meaning to bow, the beak was seen to be more bowed than other bird species.. Toucadecimus - they bow.
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∙ 12y agofrom the cereal
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The scientific name for the toucan family ("Ramphastos") was assigned by the Swedish biologist Carl Linnaeus in 1758. It comes from Ancient Greek, and it means "hooked knife" or "beak of a bird of prey".
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When were toucans given the name toucans?
1901
What is the toucans scientific name?
the toucans scientific name is Ramphastos
What is the toucans name in rio?
Rafael .
How did red billed toucans get its name?
They got it from there beak/bill
Does the toucans have sicentific name?
Yes it does its called Pteroglossus torquatus
What do toucans do to baby toucans?
they keep the baby toucans warm
What are young toucans called?
they are called tocos -D I don't think they have a specific name but generally speaking youn birds are called chicks.
What do toucans depend on?
Toucans depend on fruits.
What are the Toucans enemy?
toucans enemies are snakes
Where is a toucans ecosystem?
what is a toco toucans ecosystem
Are toucans good pets?
i really want a toucan i did research on it toucans and toco toucans are awesome
How big do toucans grow?
Toucans can grow to about 60cm (2 ft) long.
