Toucans are found in South and Central America in the canopy layer of the rainforest. When they sleep, they turn thier heads around and tuck their bills under their wings and tail. The toucan is very important to the rainforest because they help to disperse seeds from the fruits and berries they eat.
Where do toucans live naturally?
Habitat of the Toucan
Toucans love rainforest, particularly tropical rainforest in warm regions with lots of rainfall. Some species of these birds live only in mountainous regions. Within the rainforest, these birds inhabit the canopy, or the top layer of the tallest trees.
Where does a toucan bird originate?
Toucans are native to the Neotropics, from Southern Mexico, through Central America, into South America south to northern Argentina. They mostly live in the lowland tropics, but the mountain species from the genus Andigena reach temperate climates at high altitudes in the Andes and can be found up to the tree line.