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National Bird of Belize
A description of the National Bird of the
country of Belize
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The national bird of Belize is the Ramphastos Solfurantus,
also known as the Keel Billed Toucan. It has a large
canoe shapped bill and bright green, blue, red, and
orange feathers. It is typically about 20 inches
long. Its body is most black with a bright hellow
chest, red under the tail, and a white patch
at the base of the tail. They are typically found in
large trees in open areas of Belize. They make
a repetitive frog-like croaking sound. They
eat fruit, and the nest in tre holes. They
lay 2 to 4 eggs which are incubated by both parents.
Eggs take 6 or 7 weeks to hatch.
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National bird description provided courtesy of the Government of Belize
Related Links
National Symbols of Belize
Belize for Visitors
Countries in Central America
Central America for Visitors
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