Toucans,
tucancitos, and arasarĂes are studied in Ramphastidae family. These birds are
native to the Americas and most live in tropical forests. The location extends
from southern Mexico to northern Argentina. At arasarĂes also seen to be called
toucan-tilingo
All members
of this family have long, thick beak. Despite its rugged appearance, the peak
is very light weight. Not being any disruption to the flight, and although they
look a little awkward when you see them flying in the bush, do so with great
skill.
The peak,
as pens, is different and attractive colors. The legs are strong and spend the
most time perched in trees. The diet is based mainly on fruits, being
supplemented with insects and small animals, including other birds and their
eggs.
The nest is
made in holes in trees. Do not add any material to the nest, lay eggs in the
bottom of the hole. Little is known of breeding birds, those that have been
studied, the clutch is two to four white eggs.