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When you think of tropical birds, the toco toucan is probably the first one to pop into your head.

Toucans are known for their signature large bill and their glossy black feathers which most toucans possess. Though there are various species of toucans, they all span over a common range and share similar characteristics.

Toucans live in rainforests spanning from southern Mexico to Central America and the Caribbean. They can usually be found nesting inside tree cavities, and they are heavily dependent on the natural bounty of the forest for food. Their diet comprises mostly of fruits, vegetables, and a smaller percentage of insects, rodents, and reptiles. They use their long beaks to break off fruits from the upper canopies of the forest and snatch up any prey lingering nearby. These beaks are serrated at the edges, which makes it easier to grab and tear at fruits. Their feet are specially designed to get a good grip on the branches of trees, with two of the four toes pointing in the forward direction and the other two facing behind.

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