Toucans

Toucans inhabit many areas of Latin America, from southern Mexico to South America. They are known for their large, beautifully colored beaks, their noisy and distinctive bird language, and their animated personality. Toucans have short wings and strong legs. They primarily eat fruit, but they also consume prey such as insects and small lizards. They live in trees and make their nests in holes carved out by other birds, such as woodpeckers. Although one can determine the gender of many types of birds by their feathers or coloring, this is not the case with toucans. Males and females show no differentiation in plumage or coloring. The females, however, tend to have shorter, straighter beaks than the males. Six species of toucans inhabit the forest regions of Costa Rica. Their playful games, such as flinging fruit at each other or throwing fruit up in the air and catching it in their throat, make them a joy to watch.

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If you are interested in birds, investigate the six different toucan species found in Costa Rica. You might be surprised to see how different they look from one another!