What kind of bird is toucan sam?

Toucans (/ˈtuːkæn/, UK: /-kən/) are members of the Neotropical near passerine bird family Ramphastidae. The Ramphastidae are most closely related to the American barbets. They are brightly marked and have large, often-colorful bills. The family includes five genera and over forty different species. read more

Toucan Sam became the mascot for Froot Loops cereal in 1963. The cartoon character was created by Manuel R. Vega and originally voiced by Mel Blanc, using an ordinary American accent. Blanc's original commercials were noted for their use of Pig Latin (referring to the cereal as OOT-fray OOPS-lay). read more

The only non-forest living toucan is the toco toucan, which is found in savannah with forest patches and open woodlands. Behaviour and ecology. Toucans are highly social and most species occur in groups of up to 20 or more birds for most of the time. read more

Toucan Facts and Information Introduction to Toucan. There are over 40 species of the Toucan, and they range in size from 5 to 20 ounces. They can be up to29 inches long. The one that most people are familiar with is Toucan Sam who is the character for the Fruit Loops cereal commercials. read more