Keel-billed Toucan bird Flying

18 Fun Facts About the Keel-billed Toucan: Central America’s Rainbow-Beaked Wonder

The Keel-billed Toucan (Ramphastos sulfuratus) is Central America’s most iconic bird, famous for its massive rainbow-coloured beak that can grow up to 20 centimetres long. These remarkable birds serve as vital seed dispersers in tropical rainforests, have surprisingly lightweight beaks despite their size, and are the national bird of Belize.