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Monday, August 20, 2012

Animal facts-Toucan



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.
 

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