Saturday 20 August 2016

Toco Toucan


Scientific name: Ramphastos Toco


Description:-



Toco Toucan Scientific name Ramphastos Toco.

It is the largest and probably the best known species in the toucan family.

The toco toucan has a striking plumage with a mainly black body, a white throat, chest and uppertail-coverts, and red undertail-coverts.

The Toco toucan is at home in South America's tropical forests but recognized everywhere. 
oucans nest in tree holes.

 They usually have two to four eggs each year, which both parents care for. 

Young toucans do not have a large bill at birth—it grows as they develop and does not become full size for several months.due to small bill the protect from predictors.

Toco toucans eat insects and young birds, eggs, reptiles and fruits.

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