What are a toucan's predators?

Why does the toucan have a bill that can be four times the size of its head and nearly as long as the rest of its body? Some say that the large and brightly colored bill is used to attract potential mates. Others suggest it is useful in scaring away predators or animals that might compete with the toucan for food. read more

The Toco toucan’s large bill may visually deter predators, but it does not make a very powerful weapon when attacked. The bill is a network of bone that contains lots of air. The bill is used to help the toucan reach and skin fruit when feeding. The toucan itself is an omnivore, which means it is a predator as well. read more

Toucan predators includes humans, wild cats, large birds, snakesand weasels. Toucans are medium sized birds that live in the rainforests in the Caribbean and South America. read more

Predators to watch out for include forest eagles, hawks, and owls; boas, jaguars, and margays often invade toucan nests. Their enormous bill is useless in defending against predators and, in fact, attracts humans to catch them for the pet trade. read more