Toucan (ramphastos toco) is a bird type animal. It usually lives in lowland rainforest and tropical forest borders. The weight of the animal is about 130g - 680g (4.6oz - 24oz) and average life span is 12 - 20 years. Human, weasels, large birds are the dangerous creatures for toucans. See the table below to learn more facts.
Facts about toucans
Name | Toucan |
Weight | 130g - 680g (4.6oz - 24oz) |
Predators | Human, weasels, large birds |
Life Span | 12 - 20 years |
Genus | Ramphastos |
Family | Ramphastidae |
Average Clutch Size | 3 |
Main Prey | Fruit, eggs, insects |
Wing Span | 50cm - 119cm (20in - 47in) |
Top Speed | 64km/h (39mph) |
Scientific Name | Ramphastos toco |
Distinctive Features | Small body and enormous colourful beak |
Colour | White, yellow, orange, black |
Size (H) | 29cm - 63cm (11.5in - 29in) |
Class | Aves |
Order | Piciformes |
Conservation Status | Least concern |
Lifestyle | Solitary |
Skin Type | Feathers |
Phylum | Chordata |
Diet | Omnivore |
Kingdom | Animalia |
Type | Bird |
Habitat | Lowland rainforest and tropical forest borders |