Admired for their bright bills and plumage, toucans are among the best-known birds in the world.
Admired for their bright bills and plumage, toucans are among the best-known birds in the world. Their colourful appearance means they often kept as pets or hunted so their feathers can be used as decorations. The toucan is a highly social bird and can occur in groups of up to 20. Predominantly forest species, and limited to forests with large old trees that have holes big enough to breed in, toucans struggle to thrive in areas affected by deforestation.