Toucans take their name from the Tupi natives word tukana. They are most recognized for their prominent, colorful beaks and can be found in the tropical rainforest of South America. The toco toucans with their brightly orange beaks are probably one of the most recognizable birds in the world.
They nest in trees and not being the best fliers, they would rather hop from tree to tree instead. They can grow to 25 inches while their beaks can achieve an amazing length of 7 inches, although they are small when the birds hatch and grow later. Large as they are, their beaks are very light and are used to attract mates and to fence off rivals.