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DESCRIPTION-The Red-breasted Toucan is one of the smaller species of large black toucans, weighing approximately 350 grams.The Red-breasted Toucan's name is derived from the large area of red feathers found on its belly, while its chest is orangy-yellow with yellow sides.

ADAPTATION- It's beak helps it get food also the Red-breasted toucans beak is only four inches.

HABITAT- The Red-breasted Toucan is a South American toucan that occurs naturally throughout central, southern and eastern Brazil, eastern Paraguay and far north-eastern Argentina. It inhabits Alantic forests.

SCIENTIFIC NAME: (Ramphastos discolorus)

DIET- They eat mostly fruit

STATUS: Threatened

INTERESTING FACT- There are about 40 species of toucans, ranging from the jay-sized toucanet to the 24 inch toco toucan.

RED BREASTED TOUCAN