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Toco Toucan

About Toco Toucan

The Toco Toucan (Ramphastos toco) is also known as Giant Toucan. It is the largest species in the Toucan family. The most noticeable feature of this bird is its huge bill. It looks heavy but is relatively light as the inside is largely hollow. It has a high fruit diet and is sensitive to hemochromatosis (Iron storage disease).

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Habitat

South America

Primary Diet

Fruit, insects, frogs, small reptiles, small birds and their eggs and nestlings

Life span - wild

20 to 26 years

Life span - captivity

18 years

Conservation status

Least Concern

Pet potential

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