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Ramphastos toco, toco toucan
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Ramphastos toco, toco toucan
Plate 1, hand coloured lithograph by John Gould and Henry Constantine Richter from A Monograph of the Ramphastid, or family of Toucans, 2nd edition, (1854) by John Gould
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Plate 1: Ramphastos toco, or the Toco Toucan (1854), is a stunning hand-coloured lithograph by John Gould and Henry Constantine Richter, showcasing the distinctive features of this iconic bird species. The Toco Toucan (Ramphastos toco) is a large, colorful bird native to Central and South America. This beautiful illustration, taken from the second edition of "A Monograph of the Ramphastid, or family of Toucans," highlights the bird's impressive bill, which is both a tool for foraging and a visual spectacle. The bill is hooked at the tip, hollow inside, and filled with sensitive tissue that allows the bird to locate and grasp fruits and insects. The Toco Toucan's plumage is primarily blue, with a red, white, and black beak and eyes that stand out against its dark feathers. The bird's anatomy is intricately detailed, with the breast and underparts depicted in a rich, warm color. The background of the illustration features a variety of vibrant, flowering angiosperms, or flowering plants, adding to the overall beauty and naturalism of the image. The Toco Toucan is a diurnal bird, meaning it is active during the daytime. It is a member of the Aves class and the Angiospermae subclass, which includes all birds and flowering plants, respectively. This illustration is a testament to the natural wonders of the 19th century, capturing the essence of the Toco Toucan and the richness of the natural world around us.
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