Coconucan

/koʊkoʊˈnuːkən/ noun

Definition

A toucan species having distinctive coloration or found alongside other toucans; a type of tropical bird.

Etymology

From 'coco' (possibly relating to coconut palms or habitat) combined with 'toucan' (from Tupi language of Brazil, meaning 'large beak'). This may be a historical or regional name for a specific toucan species.

Kelly Says

Toucans are incredible birds with beaks that are sometimes longer than their entire body—yet the beak is hollow and light as a feather. The 'coco' prefix might refer to their habitat in palm forests, making them truly 'coconut toucans.'

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