Toco Toucan (Ramphastos toco)

The Toco Toucan (Ramphastos toco), also known as the common toucan or toucan, is the largest and probably the best known species in the toucan family. It is found in semi-open habitats throughout a large part of central and eastern South America.

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They have a large range covering Brazil, Paraguay, Bolivia and Argentina.  It is very easy to find them in the Pantanal of Brazil especially on the fruit trees.

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LEARN MORE ABOUT TOCO TOUCANS

Wikipedia

Birdlife

Neotropical Birds

National Geographic

VIDEOS

Some amazing close-up footage!