They are mainly carnivorous and feed on decaying organic matter.
Both adults and larvae can be found on decaying vegetables, fruits, meat, and plant secretions. Adults also feed on the nectar of flowers. Solid food is softened with saliva before being aspirated.
The Toco toucan is an easily recognizable bird, mainly because of its beak, which is the most prominent feature of the species. Sexual dimorphism is not pronounced. Females are slightly smaller than males.
It has contrasting plumage, mostly black. The throat, upper chest, and rump are white, and the under ...
