About Red Billed Toucan

The Red Billed Toucan (Ramphastos tucanus) is the world’s second largest toucan and measures 50 to 60 cms in length. The male is larger than the female. It has a large colourful ruddy brown bill that has a blue ridge along the top, blue edge at the bottom edge of the upper mandible and blue base with a yellow tip. The bill is serrated, or toothed, that help the bird catch, grasp, and even skin whatever it might be having for lunch. The bare skin around the eye is bright blue. Also known as the White Throated Toucan, it has a large white throat bordered by a red line, and a yellow rump with a red bottom. The rest of the plumage is black.