Toucan (Toco)
NameToucan (Toco)
Common NameToco Toucan
Scientific NameRamphastos toco
FamilyRamphastidae
Wingspan (cm)110
Length (cm)60
Weight (g)680
Plumage DetailsPredominantly black body plumage with a bright white throat and upper breast, and a white rump. The most prominent feature is the enormous, bright orange-yellow bill with a black tip. It has a bare blue patch around the eye, bordered by a thin orange-yellow line.
Vocalization / CallIts call is a deep, frog-like croak or grunt, often described as a series of "grrrk" or "rrraap" sounds, rather than a typical bird song.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatstropical forest, savanna, woodland, gallery forest, open country with scattered trees
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in central and eastern South America, including parts of Bolivia, Brazil, Paraguay, Argentina, and the Guianas.
Identifying Featuresenormous bright orange-yellow bill with black tip, black body, white throat and upper breast, white rump, blue eye ring
Description
The Toco Toucan is the largest and arguably most recognizable toucan species, characterized by its striking black and white plumage and an enormous, brightly colored orange bill. Despite its large bill, it is an agile bird that primarily feeds on fruits, insects, and small vertebrates in its South American forest and savanna habitats.
