Facts about toucans for kids. Toucans live in tropical and sub tropical jungle regions they are native to southern mexico in central america the northern areas of south america and the caribbean region. The toucan is a colorful bird that is best known for its appearance as a sugary cereal mascot. Toucan facts for kids the enormous bright orange beak may look pretty scary but the truth is its made up of the protein keratin and has many air pockets making it pretty weak.
In reality this large billed creature has a much richer history than that. The unique appearance of this bird has made it very popular indeed. Toucan babies dont have big bills.
However their long bills develop fast. Toucans hatch from the eggs bare. Toucan facts for kids.
Both parents incubate the eggs for 16 20 days. A baby toucan is incubated for around 20 days when they are born they dont have their characteristic beak they develop this as they grow. Toucans are renown for their large colorful bills.
10 toucan facts for kids. Toucans can live up to 20 years. Due to this the creatures sleep on their beak to conserve heat.
At 8 inches 20 cm they have the longest bill of any bird in the world in relation to their body size 25 in 635 cm. The rainbow billed toucan is the national bird of belize. It is in these hollows that they lay their eggs generally two to four a year.
While often compared to hornbills toucans are actually close relatives of the woodpecker. Shhhh dont tell the other animals that though the beak puts up a pretty good show. Toucans spend their lives high in the rain forest canopyseldom making trips to the forest floorand nest in hollowed out tree cavities.
Several toucans live together in a single hollow. The toco toucan is the most recognisable toucan species with its black and white plumage and orange bill. Without any down feathers at all.
Once the chicks hatch both parents continue to care for the young. Both the father and mother take care of the babies. The toucan which is native to south americas tropical forests is well recognized by people all over the world.
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