In this blog post I will discuss the Toucan.
Most Toucans live in
parts of South America like Brazil, Ecuador and Chile. It is a bird
and an omnivore. They are also related to the woodpecker. It can live
up to 20 years in the wild. It can weigh up to 20 0z. When there are
quite a few of them together it is called a flock. The enemies of
toucans are humans, owls, big cats, jaguars, and big snakes. Their
habitat is the rain forest. The toucan is one of the most famous
birds in the world. The 7.5 in. long bill helps them to eat big hard
nuts. It is also to help them balance. Toucans eat small lizards,
insects, eggs, and young birds. Their color helps them to camouflage
from enemies. They come in black, yellow, green and red. Their nests
are in tree holes. The females usually lay 2-5 eggs each year. Many
people like them as pets and trade them around the world. They are
also a mascot for a cereal company. Interesting fact is that they
have four toes, 2 going forward and 2 going backward.
This is the picture of a Toucan. I found this picture on animals.nationalgeographic.com.
