Toucan’s bill gives big chill

Thermal imaging study reveals new function for bird’s distinctive front end

July 23, 2009 at 5:19 pm - More than 2 years ago

Toco toucans have a huge cooling bill. But it’s the good kind.

While overheated people crank up their air conditioning, toucans increase the blood flow to their supersized, uninsulated bills, report Glenn Tattersall of Brock University in St. Catharines, Canada, and his colleagues.