Toco Toucan
NameToco Toucan
Common NameToco Toucan
Scientific NameRamphastos toco
FamilyRamphastidae
Wingspan (cm)110
Length (cm)60
Weight (g)680
Plumage DetailsPredominantly glossy black plumage covers the body, contrasting sharply with a bright white throat and chest, which is bordered by a narrow red band. The undertail coverts are red, and the upper tail coverts are white. The most prominent feature is the massive, orange-yellow bill with a distinct black tip.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a deep, frog-like croaking or grunting sound, often described as 'grrr-grrr-grrr' or 'rrrok-rrrok-rrrok', which can carry over long distances. They also produce bill-clacking sounds.
Primary Dietfrugivore
Primary Habitatssavanna, woodland, gallery forest, forest edge, palm groves
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in central and eastern South America, including parts of Bolivia, Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay, and Guyana.
Identifying Featureslarge orange-yellow bill with black tip, black body plumage, white throat and chest, red undertail coverts, blue skin around the eye
Description
The Toco Toucan is the largest and most recognizable toucan species, known for its striking black plumage, white throat, and enormous, brightly colored bill. These social birds are often observed foraging for fruit in semi-open woodlands and savannas across South America.
