Within the rainforest, these birds inhabit the canopy, or the top layer of the tallest trees. Some species of these birds live only in mountainous regions. Toucans love rainforest, particularly tropical rainforest in warm regions with lots of rainfall. The IUCN lists this species as Endangered.Įven though there are many different species of Toucans, they all live in similar types of habitat. Sadly, farmers use this area to grow coca plants, and this habitat destruction is driving the birds to extinction.
BLUE TOUCAN PATCH
They live only in a tiny patch of rainforest in Peru. Yellow-Browed Toucanet – This little bird has green feathers and bright yellow “eyebrows” over its eyes.These starkly contrasting colors are probably where this bird got its nickname, the beautiful Aracari. Midway down its yellow belly, it have a thick stripe of bright red feathers. As its name suggests, its throat is black. Black-Necked Aracari – This species has black feathers and a bright yellow underbelly.Choco Toucans live in the Choco rainforests. The name “Choco” is in reference to the forests that these birds inhabit. The Choco is similar, but less colorful, than its Toco cousin. Choco Toucan – No, this species isn’t the chocolate version of the Toco.When you picture a Toucan in your head, you probably picture the Toco! It has the largest bill (but not the longest) of all birds, in relation to its body size. They are also the most well-known of this species of bird. Toco Toucan – As we mentioned above, the Toco is the largest species of Toucan in the world.
Each one is unique and interesting, so we will highlight some of the most interesting facts about several species below. There are so many different and beautiful species of Toucans, Toucanets, and Aracaris.
They vary in size, and the largest species, the Toco Toucan, grows up to two feet long. Some are mostly black, while others have blotches yellow, orange, green, red, and more. Their bills are red, green, orange, blue, yellow, black, and more.Įach individual Toucan varies in color. All Toucans have large beaks, and most are ridiculously lengthy and colorful! The beaks, or bills, of some of these birds are as long as their entire bodies! The paint job on their bills is like a colorful Picasso painting.
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