About Toucans
Which layer of the rainforest do the toucans live in?
The canopies!
What are toucans bills made of?
Keratin
How do toucans regulate body temperature?
They adjust the blood flow of their beaks.
Where on Earth do the toucans live?
Central and South America
Why do toucans need bright colored feathers?
To camouflage into the South American plants.
What does the flat tounge of the toucan help with?
It helps obtain food and different fruits to eat.
List three types of food that toucans eat.
Berries, fruit, lizards, rodents, small birds, some insects, etc.
8 in, 25 in
Where do toucans seek refuge, and who makes these refuges?
In hollowed out holes in trees, made by woodpeckers.
How old was the oldest toucan, and what is the average life span?
26 years old, 12 to 20 years
What is the material of the bill similar to on humans?
Human hair or nails.
How long is a baby toucan kept for?
20 days
What is the name of the main mating method that male toucans use and what is one way they symbolize their commitment?
The use the mating method beak-fence, and they symbolize it by passing food back and forth.
Which genders bill is narrower and by how much? (in percentage)
The males, 10%
What is the largest toucan, how big is it? (in inches)
What is the smallest toucan, how small is it? (in inches)
Tawny-Tufted Toucan, 12 in