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Toucan
Ramphastos sulfuratus
16.1167, -90.9167
Field Notes
Description:
The ranfástidos (Ramphastidae), commonly known as toucans, are a family of Piciformes birds characterized by having a well-developed beak and bright colors. They measure between 18 and 63 cm, the toco toucan (Ramphastos toco) the largest.
Habitat:
They live in tropical forests from Mexico to South America. Some prefer the rain forests and other land the colder altitudes between 2000 m and 3000 m
Notes:
The name of this group of birds comes from the Tupi Tucana, through French.
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