Toco Toucan
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NameToco Toucan
Common NameToco Toucan
Scientific NameRamphastos toco
FamilyRamphastidae
Wingspan (cm)125
Length (cm)60
Weight (g)680
Plumage DetailsPredominantly black body plumage with a white throat and chest, a narrow red band at the base of the bill, and red undertail coverts. The most prominent feature is its large, bright orange-yellow bill with a distinctive black tip.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a deep, frog-like croaking or grunting sound, often described as 'grrr-grrr-grrr' or 'rrraak-rrraak-rrraak'. They also produce clacking sounds with their bills.
Primary Dietfrugivore
Primary Habitatstropical forest, woodland, savanna, gallery forest, open areas with scattered trees
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in central and eastern South America, including parts of Bolivia, Brazil, Paraguay, northern Argentina, and southeastern Peru.
Identifying Featuresenormous orange-yellow bill with black tip, black body plumage, white throat and chest, red undertail coverts, blue eye-ring
Description
The Toco Toucan is a large, striking bird known for its enormous, colorful bill. It is primarily arboreal, often seen perching high in trees or on dead snags, feeding on fruits and insects.
