The yellow-throated toucan's oversized, colorful bill has made it one of the world's most popular birds. But they use their beaks for much more than catching eyes. | National Geographic History

The toco toucan (Ramphastos toco) is undoubtedly one of the most iconic birds in South America. Native to the tropical forests of Brazil, Paraguay and northern Argentina, it is immediately distinguished by its huge orange beak, which can measure up to 20 cm, almost a third of the total length of its body! The species is classified as Least Concern (LC) by the IUCN because it is still widely distributed in its native range. However, deforestation and habitat fragmentation can locally reduce its p