Toco Toucan
NameToco Toucan
Common NameToco Toucan
Scientific NameRamphastos toco
FamilyRamphastidae
Wingspan (cm)100
Length (cm)63.5
Weight (g)680
Plumage DetailsThe body plumage is predominantly glossy black, contrasted by a bright white throat and upper breast. The undertail coverts are a vivid red. The most distinctive feature is the massive, bright orange-yellow bill with a large black oval spot near the tip. A patch of bare blue skin surrounds the eye.
Vocalization / CallTheir vocalizations are typically deep, frog-like croaks or grunts, often described as 'grrrk' or 'rrraak', which can be heard over long distances.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, savanna, woodland, gallery forest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in central and eastern South America, including parts of Bolivia, Brazil, Paraguay, Argentina, and the Guianas. They inhabit open woodlands, savannas, and forest edges.
Identifying FeaturesEnormous, bright orange-yellow bill with a black tip, Black body plumage, White throat and upper breast, Red undertail coverts, Bright blue bare skin around the eye
Description
The Toco Toucan is the largest and arguably most recognizable species of toucan, known for its striking appearance. It is characterized by its enormous, brightly colored bill and contrasting black and white plumage. These social birds are often seen in small flocks foraging for fruit in the canopy.
