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Toucan

Toucan Facts

A toucan's bill is very light because it's hollow. It's made of the same material as your fingernails, keratin. There's a different pattern on each bill which helps toucans tell one another apart. Toucans live in small flocks and are very playful. They like to play "catch" with pieces of fruit. A toucan's foot is like a woodpecker's. Two toes face front and two face back.

 

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