South & Central America: Early 19th century hand-painted illustration of various species of Toucan
The Toucan is a colorful, gregarious forest bird found from Mexico to Argentina, known for its enormous and colorful bill. They nest in holes in trees, laying 2-4 glossy white eggs that are incubated by both parents.
In Central and South America, the Toucan is associated with evil spirits, and can be the incarnation of a demon. In Central and South America, the Toucan is associated with evil spirits, and can be the incarnation of a demon.
Paintings from: 'Natural History of Birds of Paradise and Rollers, Toucans and Barbus' - Franteaus Levaillant, Jacques et al Barraband, Paris, 1806.