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Toucans

A member of family Ramphastidae, a Toucan is a large-billed, long tail bird in South and Central America. Many Toucans are black with a bold breast color and brightly colored, thick saw-edged bills. They feed on fruit, insects and lizards.

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What is the diet of the toucans?

They eat fruit, bird eggs, insects, and tree frogs

What type of group does the Toucan belong to?

toucans are a family of birds, rather than one individual species. The scientific word for the toucan family is ramphastidae, and toucans are sometimes called ramphastids. The toucan family includes aracaris, green toucanets, mountain toucans, typical (or black) toucans, and dichromatic toucanets. Within each of those groups (which are non-scientific name for genus) are several species.

Can you buy a toucan legally in Australia?

No, it is illegal in America. (incorrect see my answer below)

The above person is actually incorrect, in most of the USA keeping toucans as pets is legal, no license required. I actually own two toucans, and have spoken to a few different toucan breeders, and the one I got my toucans from is well informed on this subject (he also happens to be an attorney and founder of the American Federation of Aviculture). I've even looked at some state laws for myself. The only state I can recall off hand in which toucans are illegal to be kept as pets is Hawaii.

What is the average length of a Toucan?

about 20 inches (50.8 cm) which is less than 2 feet

How long is the toucan tail?

This all depends on the type of parrot. The Hyacinth Macaw is the largest parrot measuring just over 3 feet long, the Greenwing Macaw follows close behind at just under 3 feet with the Scarlet Macaw coming next around 2 and half feet. From there the Blue and Gold is the smallest of the large parrot family measuring at 2 feet.

After the large macaw family there are the small macaws which vary in size according to species.

Why are toucans beaks curved?

So it can eat easier like fish they have to hook onto to it.

How does a toucan breathe?

Toucans have two holes in their bills, and have internal lungs, which they use to breathe. Some toucans have bills almost as tall as them.

Why are the toucans in danger?

Because of DEFORESTATION!

Help the toucans by buying furnature from forest regeneration areas. Ask the seller for that. Say yes if they do.

I CAN! YOU CAN! TOUCAN!

Please help the toucans!

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Where did the toucans get their name?

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.

How big can toucans get?

The toucan can grow up to 2 feet (24 inches) tall.

Does the male or female toucan have brighter feathers?

Actually it depends on the toucan species. With most species the males and females have the same coloration, however it may still be possible to visually sex some despite this. Emerald toucanets for example have the same coloration regardless of gender, but there's some differences in size, and proportions that with practice make it possible to distinguish their genders visually with enough practice. However in the case of green aracaris and a few other species the males do have different coloration from females, and are quite easy to sex visually. I've never heard of a species of toucan where the male is actually more colorful than the female or vice versa however.

What is the toco toucan known for?

I dont know. Do u? xx Please tell me. ta!!

How do toucans make or find a home?

it does not make its home it finds his homes

Is the toucan warm blooded?

Toucans and all other birds are warm blooded (endothermic), even penguins.

What instinct does a toucan have?

I may be completely wrong but what ive noticed around my macaw is that they dont apreciate being left alone and given attention. They usually like being left with the cage door open so they can roam around but i dont suggest doing that if you only just your bird, wait a few monts until thw bird is comfortable with its surroundings and make sure all windows and doors are shut tight so the bird cant escape out. They can and will get either sad depressed or very angry if left alone and not given attention for a long time. Sometimes you must know your company may not be wanted and if so you should leave it alone. They are quite a cheery little friend to have and a great pet to childeren whe.n accomneid by n adual

How do toucans protect itself?

the toucan protect himself by using its beak.
The toucan protects itself by using its beak to peck at intruders that are smaller than it
A toucan can protect itself from a predator by using it's bill (which means it's beck) to peck at the enemy that is smaller than it or it can fly high to it's home which is the canopy of the rain forest (which is the top part of the rain forest where the are usually birds.

Why is a human one of the predators to a toucan?

Because you are making humans the enemy of toucans, it's all psychological. Get help from a counciller.

Do boy toucans lay eggs?

the male birds cannot lay eggs. No male birds lay eggs. Only female birds lay eggs. Males fertilize eggs just like humans and all other male species of animals do. Toucans are no exception to the rule.

What colors are toucans bills?

Red, Yellow, Orange, light blue, and green

How many toucans are left in the world?

I'm not sure what the actual population numbers are, but I know that they are on the "Least Concern" list because, even though the rainforest deforestation is causing their numbers to decline, they are adapted to survive in open areas as well, so the threat isn't as great as for creatures who can only survive in heavily forested areas.

Seriously why does no one know. They have been around for 100s of years and no one has bothered to count them.

What is the Latin name for the toucan?

The scientific name for a toucan is "Ramphastos sulfuratus" or "Aulacorhynchus Caeruleogularis." Look it up on the internet if you don't know which one to chose.

How does a toucan use camouflage?

Surprisingly, their bright colours provide good camouflage in the blotchy light of the rain forest. But their vocals are so easy to hear that they are probably not trying to camouflage themselves.