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Toco Toucan |
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DESCRIPTION
22 inches (55cm). Distinguishing feature is large beak, about a quarter
of the total body length; it appears weighty, but is actually light thanks
to its honeycombed cell construction. Lacks 'beard' feathers around beak
and feathers around eye, and has long tongue frayed at the edges. Wings
are short and, like tail, rounded. Walks poorly because first and fourth
toes are backwards facing.
NATURAL DISTRIBUTION
Eastern South America, from the Guianas to northern Argentina.
HABITAT Toco
Toucan like tropical rain forests.
DIET
Toco Toucan enjoy fresh and dried fruit, with some coarse insectivorous
food.
SPECIAL NEEDS
Be sure diet is low in fat since toucans tend to be at risk from athereosclerosis.
Does not behave well with fellow species or small birds, particularly
at feeding dishes.
CAGE LIFE Popular
bird, requiring care and management similar to that of Cuvier's toucan
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