Toucan bones. Toucan bills can be one third of the birds total length. They live high in the treetops and are noted for their large beautiful yellow bill. The species is found in tropical jungles from southern mexico to colombia.
Create play the toucanbox way and let your childs imagination out of the box. Toco toucan skull bc 173 18500 from eastern south america the toco toucan is the largest member of its family ramphastidae. For ages 3 8.
It is an omnivorous forest bird that feeds on fruits seeds insects invertebrates lizards snakes and small birds. It is the national bird of belize. Its oversized colorful bill has made it one of the worlds most popular birds.
Though the bill appears unwieldy even heavy it is composed of extremely lightweight bone covered with keratinthe same material as human fingernails. The toco toucan the largest and best known toucan species is at home in south americas tropical forests. The bill has forward facing serrations resembling teeth which historically led naturalists to believe that toucans captured fish and were primarily carnivorous.