The lower beak is black, while the upper beak has a striking blend of white, brown, and black.īody length – 40-50 centimeters (16-20 inches) They are made of the protein keratin and are, thus, useless weapons. The beaks of the Collared Aracari are quite large in proportion to their bodies but are not heavy at all. Although these birds are endemic to Central America, their habitat ranges from southern Mexico to northern Columbia. The Collared Aracari is a distant relative of the Toco Toucans. The males use their casques to attract females and fight with other males.īody length – 39-41 centimeters (15.5-16 inches) They frequent in the evergreen forests where there is enough moisture and make their nests in the older trees. The casque is colored like the upper beak. While the upper beak is bright yellow, the lower is creamy-white outlined with black. The Great Hornbill has a large and brightly-colored beak with a casque attached to the top. While they look large and bulky, these beaks are actually hollow and lightweight.īody length – 90-130 centimeters (37-51 inches)
RHINOCEROS HORNBILL TYPE OF BEAK PATCH
Their beaks are in the shade of brilliant green, with an orange patch on the upper beak and a sky-blue patch on the lower one.Īt the edge, the beaks acquire a shade of dark maroon. However, if they face difficulties in finding fish, they can also eat reptiles and amphibians.īody length – 42-55 centimeters (17-22 inches)įound throughout the South and Central America, the Keel-billed Toucans are the most easily recognizable toucans due to their unique beaks. They are aquatic birds who avoid venturing on land.įish is their staple food, about 2-3 fish a day is enough for them. The Goliath Herons have been named so for being the largest of all heron species. The term “goliath” describes someone or something of enormous size. They have a weak sense of smell and taste, which is why they are dependent on their eyesight for hunting food.īody length – 120-152 centimeters (47-60 inches) They are nocturnal in nature, venturing out for food at night. These non-migratory birds live in large colonies. Out of all the six flamingo species, they are by far the smallest. The Lesser Flamingos are found in the sub-Saharan region of Africa. Wingspan – between 2 feet 11 inches to 3 feet 5 inches However, it performs the essential job of regulating their blood flow and maintaining their body temperature.īody length – 80-90 centimeters (31-35 inches) The beaks of the Toco Toucan is no good as a weapon. Their beaks are larger than the head that holds them and colored in a bright shade of orange. They frequent in tropical forests throughout the central and eastern parts of South America. Kiwis are said to have an excellent memory.īody length – 63.5 centimeters (25 inches)īeak length – about 19 centimeters (8 inches)Īlso known as “Giant Toucans”, the Toco Toucans are the largest members of the Toucan family.
They have greyish brown feathers all over their bodies, which are more like hair, but keep them camouflaged and protected from predators. The female Kiwis are larger in size than their male counterparts and lay eggs almost as big as their bodies.
These territorial birds live in the subtropical forests and are quite territorial about their foraging boundaries. Kiwis are medium-sized flightless birds native to New Zealand. Weight – Northern Brown Kiwi (largest): 1.4-5 kilograms Little Spotted Kiwi (smallest): 0.8-1.9 kilograms They live in tropical and subtropical climates and are mostly found in these regions of the Asian subcontinent: Singapore, southern Thailand, Sumatra, and the Malay Peninsula.īody length – Northern Brown Kiwi (largest): 20-25 inches Little Spotted Kiwi (smallest): 14-18 inchesīeak length – their beaks are about one-third of their body length However, the casque of these birds is shaped like a rhino’s horn, thus giving them their name. This keratin casque makes their call resonate over a considerably wide area so that they can be heard by their fellow hornbills. Like the other members of the hornbill family, the Rhinoceros Hornbills also have a casque right above their beak.
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