How long does a toucan bird live. Toucans live around around 20 years. The toco toucan the largest and best known toucan species is at home in south americas tropical forests. The channel billed toucan has a lifespan of around 20 years.
The very smallest of the group only live about 12 years. Smaller birds have shorter lifespans. A toucans tongue is long up to 1415 cm or 6 inches narrow grey and singularly frayed on each side adding to its sensitivity as a tasting organ.
Toucan are found mainly in the tropical forests of south america. Lifespan in the wild the longevity of the toco toucan is typically 20 years which might extend up to a maximum of 26. The red billed toucan has a life expectancy of 15 years.
Toucans average life expectancy in the wild up to 20 years. Although there are some specimens that have exceeded it but almost none reach 30 years. Toucans are tropical birds of the family ramphastidae and on average they live shorter lives in the wild than they do in captivity.
Its oversized colorful bill has made it one of the worlds most popular birds.