What is Toucan?

Toucan is a tropical bird that is well known for its large, color account. It is originally from Central and South America, where it lives in rainforests or other warm wooden areas. Toucans are actually a family of birds called ramphanpastidae, consisting of about 40 species. Often photographers and drawn, are a popular attraction for tourists and visiting birds.

Toucany ranges from about 12 to 24 inches (30 to 60 cm). Their accounts, which can be clearly colored or somewhat boring, can be up to 9 inches (23 cm) in the largest species. Most Toucans also have a relatively long tail. Most species have brightly colored, bare skin around the eyes. Toucan feathers are mostly black or dark green, but it is often emphasized by white and bright red and yellow feathers. Toco Toucan, who has a clear orange account with black and stripes red, is probably the most famous member of this family and perhaps from all Toucans. 10 members of the family aracaris tends to be smaller and has a more elegant body. InThere are about 12 species of smaller Toucanetes. There are also four large Mountain Toucan species, some of which have unique feathers between all toucans.

Toucans usually nest in natural holes in tree trunks, but it was known to take over the nests of other birds. They often appear in small flocks, up to about 12 members. Toucans are monogamous, but some species can increase their young people in groups. Loud and aggressive nature, flocks Toucan often causes other birds in the area to leave the area when they arrive.

The unique Toucan account is not as heavy or strong as it might seem and consists of a hard outer layer that covers a network bones. Why they have evolved so long is not clear. The bill can help birds to achieve hanging fruit on small branches, or it could intimidate other birds. It is also possible that these long accounts have a social function and warn the toucans to Ostathe members of their own species.

Toucans also have a unique way of eating. They keep or tear the fruit, the most important part of their diet and hold it at the tip of their account. Then he throws his head back and the food goes into the air before they land on the base of the account where birds can swallow it.