Toucans of Costa Rica
Scientific names: Ramphastos sulfuratus and Ramphastos ambiguus.
Distribution range: From Mexico in North America to Argentina in South America.
Abstract
Toucans are small birds that live in tropical forests. These birds are important for the ecosystem because they disperse the seeds of fruits.
Toucans are the face of tourist publicity and birdwatcher groups. Furthermore, they are linked with the rainy season in popular traditions, and people who live in rural areas say that the sound of the toucan is a sign that rain is coming.
In the Sanctuary of Macaws NATUWA, we disagree with using wildlife as pets, and we work to rescue animals like toucans from people who traffic them.
