This bird generally has black feathers and a large white, yellow and orange beak. Although this beak is large, it is not heavy. In fact, it is hollow and the bone in it has small holes. Toucans use only their beaks to eat, because their long, thin toes are only useful to perch
on the branches of trees. When these birds pick fruit to eat, they must raise their head and beak to let the food to slide down into their throat and be swallowed. Toucans are know as nest thieves, since they often eat the babies of other birds.
Approximate size: 2 feet.
Favorite food: Fruit, eggs and the young of other birds.
