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Ramphastos sulfuratus
This is large toucan, including the beak, has about 42 to 55 cm,( the large and colorful beak is around 12–15 cm and it is in fact a spongy, hollow bone covered in keratin, a very light and hard protein.). This bird weighs about 380–500 g . It is mainly black with a yellow neck and chest. It has blue feet and red feathers at the tip of its tail. The bill is mainly green with a red tip and orange sides.
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Love the beak!
This is the best shot of a wild flying Toucan I've ever seen. Especially considering the brilliance of this particular species. Nice shot man!
Such a great shot!
Brilliant!
just epic!
Si tuve mucha suerte....
¡Que bonito, en pleno vuelo!