The Power of the Toucan

Toco Toucans (Ramphastos toco) are important in the tribal societies of Central and South America. The Toucan is used as a symbol for the tribe and is seen as having a connection with the spirit world.

toucan bird tree
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  1. When i went to Mexico i was in the lobby and i saw a toucan in a tall tree with berries and it was eating berries and the tree didn’t have a lot of trees so we could see every thing that was happening it was supper cool