The Toco Toucan, the largest of all the toucan species, is a striking bird with a predominantly black body, white throat and chest, and red undertail coverts. It is most recognizable for its large, yellow-orange beak, which has a black base and tip. Tocos are an extremely curious, active and engaging species, which is reflected in their ability to learn tricks and interact with humans. They tend to hop more than they fly, and are known for their loud, frog-like, croaking calls. Tocos are found in central and eastern South America, preferring semi-open habitats like savannas and open woodlands, and are not typically found in dense forests.

Scientific Name: Ramphastos toco
IUCN Conservation Status: Least Concern
CITES Listing: Appendix II
Range: Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, French Guiana, Guyana, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, and Uruguay

Plumage: Black body with a white bib, white uppertail coverts, and red undertail coverts
Eyes: Black eyes encircled by a ring of bright blue skin, surrounded by orange skin
Bill: Large yellow-orange bill with a black base and tip, significantly larger than other toucan species, reaching up to 9 inches in males

Length: 21 to 24 inches (55 to 61 centimeters)
Weight: 20 to 28 ounces (550 to 800 grams)

Vocalization: Croaking, raucous, far-carrying "wreh" call

Breeding: Nests in tree cavities, laying 2-4 eggs, with both parents incubating and caring for the young