beak

The bird in the image is a toco toucan (Ramphastos toco), a large, brightly colored bird found in the rainforests of Central and South America. It is easily recognizable by its massive beak, which can be up to proportionally the largest of any bird species. The beak of the toco toucan is made up of keratin, the same protein that makes up our hair and nails. It is light and … [Read more...] about The Toco Toucan: Rainforest Giant with a Beak to Match