The toucan is an exotic bird characterized by its unique appearance and bright plumage.
Toucan Coloring Book
Toucan with a big beak
And this is dear children a smiling and joyful toucan! It has a huge beak that allows it to regulate the heat supply to its body. It has beautiful big eyes....
Toucan from a fairy tale
It has a beautiful large and colorful beak and the rest of the body is quite small, do you know what this bird is? It is a toucan. It lives in warm countries, a...
Toucan and a sheet of paper
What does this toucan hold in its beautiful and large beak? It's a piece of paper. The question is who did he take it from and why? Maybe he would like to write something...
Toucan sits in a tree
Toucans are very fond of nesting in the crowns of tall trees. There they can take care of their offspring, which they raise for only a few dozen days. How do baby Toucans...
Toucan from a children's story
Do you recognize this guy? It is a toucan famous for its huge and multi-coloured beak! It loves to perch on twigs in thickets of leaves from where it can see all its surroundings and has a...
Toucan for children
Do you know what kind of bird that has a beak bigger than the rest of its body? It's a toucan! It lives in Mexico and America, which means it is very fond of warm...
Realistic toucan
Toucans are very interesting birds! They have a huge and disproportionate beak to the rest of their body, and they are multi-colored. On...
Toucan and flowers
Have you ever seen toucan? Certainly not in Poland, these birds are usually found in Mexico, Central and South America, in other words...
Toucan bird
Here is a beautiful and dignified toucan and its huge beak! It seems to be very heavy, nothing...
Rainforest and Toucans birds
Beautiful Toucans with distinctive and large beaks accompanied by koalas! The animals are on twigs surrounded by leaves, that is.
Interesting toucan for kids
Toucans are incredibly interesting birds! Just look at how big their beak is! Unbelievable! You wonder why they need a disproportionate and...
Information
Appearance: Toucans have a distinctive large and colorful beak, which can vary in shape and color depending on the species. Their plumage is usually bright and colorful, often in shades of red, yellow, blue and green.
Environment: Toucans are found mainly in the tropical forests of Central and South America. They are day-active birds that live in the trees and forage for food in the treetops.
Feed: Their diet consists of fruits, seeds, insects and small vertebrates. They have strong beaks that help them open the hard shells of fruits and obtain food.
Long Beak and Tongue: The toucan's beak, despite its size, is relatively light. Some species have long tongues that can reach deep into the fruit.
Communications and Sounds: Toucans are typically loud birds that make a variety of sounds. Their voices can be loud and far-reaching, and some species can mimic the sounds of other birds and animals.
Important for the Ecosystem: Toucans play an important role in the spread of plant seeds, as they eat the fruit and spread the seeds in different places, which helps plants reproduce.
Threats: Some toucan species are endangered due to habitat loss, poaching and black market trade in the birds.
Symbol of Cultures and Traditions: Toucans are important symbols in Indian cultures and local traditions of many communities in Latin America. They are often present in myths and folktales.
Species and Diversity: There are many species of toucans, and each has its own unique characteristics. Some of them are, for example, the great toucan, the chub toucan or the toko toucan.
Popularity as Pets: In some countries toucans are kept as pets because of their beautiful plumage and interesting character.
Trivia
- Characteristic Beaks: The beaks of toucans are not only visually striking, but also have practical uses. They are lightweight, yet extremely resilient, making it easier for the birds to search for food in the treetops.
- Toucans Are Not Good Flyers: Despite their colorful and large wings, toucans are not very good fliers. Their short wings make it difficult for them to fly long distances.
- One of the Largest Districts In Paris: Paris has a neighborhood called "Quartier des Ternes," which means "Toucan Quarter." The name comes from the herbatavans (toucans) that were part of the coat of arms of the Ternès family.
- Disseminated in Indian Culture: In Indian cultures, especially in Central and South America, toucans were important mythological and cult figures. They were often depicted as spirit beings or symbols of warriors.
- Noisy Flight: Toucans move through the air in a manner unusual for birds. Their flight is often described as "humming" because of the distinctive sound produced by their wings.
- Food in One Piece: Toucans have no teeth, so they swallow their food whole. Their diet may include fruits, seeds, insects, lizards and other small animals.
- Type of Sounds: Toucans can make a variety of sounds, from loud cries to more melodious signals. Some species can mimic the sounds of other birds and the environment.
- Creative Egg Placement.: Toucans do not build nests, but they can be found in natural tree hollows or those hollowed out by other birds or insects. Some species can even "design" the entrance to fit their size.
- Longest Beak Relative to Body: The yellow-bellied toucan (Ramphastos ambiguus) has one of the longest beaks relative to its body size of all birds. This beak can be longer than the bird's body.
- Basilisk Hiding in the Beak: In Indian mythology, some tribes believed that toucans carried a basilisk hidden in their brightly colored beaks. The basilisk would protect the birds from evil spirits and bring good luck.
