The toco toucan (Ramphastos toco) is undoubtedly one of the most iconic birds in South America. Native to the tropical forests of Brazil, Paraguay and northern Argentina, it is immediately distinguished by its huge orange beak, which can measure up to 20 cm, almost a third of the total length of its body! The species is classified as Least Concern (LC) by the IUCN because it is still widely distributed in its native range. However, deforestation and habitat fragmentation can locally reduce its p

Fascinating Parrot Facts: The Toco Toucan

Watch our toco toucan eat a snack. Toco toucans enjoy eating fruits and small bugs and are quite good at catching! | Tracy Aviary

The Toco Toucan (Ramphastos toco) - Toco toucans mainly feed on fleshy fruits, but also supplement their diets with insects, eggs, and nestlings of other birds. They will eat any available sugar-rich fruits, and show a high level of variation in their diet depending on the surrounding habitat. Because it prefers open habitats, the toco toucan is likely to benefit from the widespread deforestation in tropical South America; it is known to inhabit areas around airports and newly-made roads. It has