There are many different species of Toucan. Their main diet is grapes, and other small fruit. Many of them live in Brazil and Venezuela. Their long beak help them catch falling fruit and bugs. It also helps them to reach into deep holes in trees to get food other birds can't get. Although their beak is very big it is also very light. The sulfur breasted tucan(shown above) has blue feet, a yellow breast, and a rainbow colored beak. The rest of their body is black except for some red and white on their tail feathers. Toucans are related to barbets. They build their nests in large holes in trees. We like Toucans because they are very colorful and we like their large beak. Unlike a lot of birds they are colorful and large. Toucans are a unique bird.
Ah, there's the toucan I'd heard so much about! They are beautiful birds. I used to like them a lot -- but maybe it had something to do with Fruit Loops :) I hope not!
ReplyDeleteThat is one beautiful bird. I love the color and the long beak, too. Can a toucan talk? Can two?
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