Zdeněk Macháček · Unsplash Toco toucan
Ramphastos toco
The largest toucan, and what that oversized bill is for.
At a glance
Size 55–65cm; 500–860g
Diet Fruit, insects, small reptiles, eggs
Active Dawn (05–07), Day (07–17)
Layer Canopy
How to spot it
Look for the enormous orange-yellow bill in canopy fruiting trees. Listen for its frog-like croaking call.
Threats and conservation
Toco toucan is listed as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List (assessed 2016). This section will include sourced information on threats, population trends and active conservation programmes after expert review.
Watching responsibly
- Keep a safe distance. Do not approach to get a closer look or photograph.
- Look, listen, wait. Passive observation causes the least disturbance.
- Never feed, bait, call to or touch this animal.
- Follow all local park and reserve rules.
- Go with a qualified, locally-licensed guide whenever possible.
Sources
Conservation status: IUCN Red List Red List. Assessment year: 2016. Full sources will be listed here after expert review. Last checked: 2026-10-11.
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