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The chest, underparts and bill are where the bright colours are found. The toucan’s body is short and compact, similar to that of a crow’s, and its back and tail are covered with black feathers. The average full-grown toucan weighs just under a pound.
The different toucan species vary in size, ranging from just under 12 inches (30cm) to around 2 feet (60cm) in length, and 0.25 pound (0.113 kg) to 1.5 pounds (0.680 kg) in weight. This family includes toucans, aracaris and toucanets. Toucans are members of the Ramphastidae family. Although toucans are famous for their colourful bills, many species have brightly coloured plumage, too. There are more than 40 different species of toucan. Toucans do fly, but they don’t have very big wings and aren’t known for their flying prowess. After the eggs hatch, both parents continue to care for the chicks. The male and female take turns incubating the eggs for about 16-20 days. These are often holes abandoned by woodpeckers. Rather than nest in the branches of trees, toucans build their nests in tree holes and hollows. Toucans live together in pairs or in very small flocks. You can see toucans in the wild in the video below: Here, the toucan’s bright colours act as camouflage, hiding the bird among fruits and plants. The canopy provides plenty of food and protection for the birds. Toucans live in the canopy layer of the rainforest. Let’s find out more toucan information! Toucan Habitat The toucan’s bright colours provide camouflage against the fruit and flowers in the rainforest canopy. Due to their unique appearance and bright colours, toucans are very popular with humans, and are even kept as pets. Toucans live in the tropical forests of South and Central America. Toucans are crow-sized birds with extra-large, brightly-coloured bills. Part of our Rainforest Animals facts series. Let’s take a trip to the rainforest to learn about this amazing bird! At the bottom of the page you will find a list of toucan facts for kids. This page contains toucan information and is part of our Rainforest Animals series. With their huge bills and striking plumage, toucans are some of the world’s most recognisable birds.