Why do toco toucans have long bills?

          Toucans are beautiful birds that have large, colourful bills and vibrant feathers. There are over forty different varieties of toucans. Too toucans are the largest of the species. They measure up to 64 centimetres in length.

          A toco toucan has a black body and a white throat. However the most striking feature of the bird is its colourful beak. The bird feeds on insects, frogs, small reptiles, small birds and their eggs and nestlings. Its long bill enables it to reach for things that otherwise are out of reach.

          Toco toucans are commonly found in South America. They inhabit a range of habitats including tropical forests, savannahs and shrub lands.

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