One of the most peculiar questions that I receive in reference to our Three-Cans is “do they have personalities?”. As a self-confessed Anthropomorphizing Queen and lover of all animals big & small, to me, this question borders on ridiculous. When … Continue reading
We spend a lot of time with Paco, Paz, & Pepe each day, probably more than is absolutely necessary, but we do so for a number of reasons: They are adult, adopted birds which require more time and effort to build trust and … Continue reading
Toco toucans, and really, all birds for that matter, are not known for being neat and tidy eaters. Toucans in particular love to toss their food in the air and back down towards their throat, so it is only natural … Continue reading
I am generally quite adept at reading people, mostly due to the fact that we belong to the same species (although, sometimes there are those people out there that I find this harder to believe than others). But in our … Continue reading
In the spirit of the Thanksgiving holiday, I thought I would express my gratitude to Paco, Paz, & Pepe for all of the wonderful things they bring to my life. Ready for some good old-fashioned mushiness? Here you have it … Continue reading
Paco, Paz, & Pepe are huge proponents of an environmentally conscious lifestyle. They light their house with the natural rays of the sun, forgo appliances by eating a raw diet, and have even gone paperless – taking care of all … Continue reading
For those of you wondering where in the world is Toucanland, I thought I would share a bit about the tropical paradise that we are fortunate to call home. We live on a tiny spec in the Caribbean called Saba … Continue reading
When spending time outside with Paco, Paz, & Pepe, I am often asked a lot of questions from the tourists visiting our little island about the Three-Cans. I just love how there’s something about those long glowing beaks and curious … Continue reading
The results from our toucans’ Avian Gender Test are in! Care to make one last guess as to what you think our birds’ sexes are? WITHOUT scrolling to the bottom of the post – sheesh! Seriously, what would you do … Continue reading
Toco toucans are not a sexually dimorphic species of bird. Or, to explain it in laybird’s terms, there is no visual difference between male and female toucans. Unlike many other varieties of bird such as ducks and peacocks, both genders … Continue reading
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