Toucan

/ˈtuːkæn/ noun

Definition

A tropical bird with brightly colored feathers and a very large, often colorful beak.

Etymology

It comes from Portuguese 'tucano', from Tupi (a native Brazilian language) 'tukana' or similar forms. Europeans borrowed the word along with the bird from South America.

Kelly Says

A toucan’s huge beak looks heavy, but it’s mostly hollow and surprisingly light, like a natural piece of foam armor. Its beak also helps it control body temperature, acting like a built-in radiator.

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