what?

[new guy on the block]

here in australia it is illegal to own toucans im pretty sure

how many species are allowed to be kept, i only know of four species even existing

thanks

[Abby]

I'd have to check my info but....

When we had the legal imports going on toucans weren't on the list of birds to import. If there are any here that aren't in zoos (anyone who is part of ARAZPA (the zoo peoples) can legally import with the BS to go along with it) then chances are they are here illegally.

Friend of mine was part of one of the last legal imports of parrots. The hoops he had to jump through and the submissions to Canberra were like a novel.

[expressmailtome]

Originally Posted by new guy on the block

how many species are allowed to be kept, i only know of four species even existing

Do you mean in Australia or in general? Here is the top breeder in the US: Toucans EmeraldForestBirds.com . They sell 14 species of toucan, toucanets and aracaris. I included the link since they have some beautiful pictures!

Matt

[new guy on the block]

thanks, i did mean in general, i dont know much about them as we do not have them outside of zoos here and even then theyre un commmon

[new guy on the block]

thank you, i have found this website very insiteful,
i still think the toco is my favourite though, maby one day i can cut through a little red tape and get my hands on one. lol

[expressmailtome]

Originally Posted by new guy on the block

thank you, i have found this website very insiteful,
i still think the toco is my favourite though, maby one day i can cut through a little red tape and get my hands on one. lol

You are welcome! It is a great site!

Matt

[WhiteRaven]

I love the toucans and would absolutely love to own one. Too bad there's none in Australia. :\
I like the Curl Crested Aracari. http://www.emeraldforestbirds.com/curlcresteda2.htm

[LovelySydney]

is it because they are pretty rare that they arent allowed to be owned?

[Courtzrocks]

Speaking of emeraldforestbirds, At the Aves convention last week Jerry Jennings spoke to us about his toucans...excellent!!!

[The Boy With The Birds]

Courtzrocks did you go to Aves?

Toucans are here- if anyone is familiar in Aus of Australian Aviarylife magazine.
Im good mates with the co-editor.
He said that Vetafarm (Australian specialized bird products) is making a new pellet for toucans. When my mate questioned why it was that Taronga apparently has some (not on display as yet)
He also said there is some that have got the odd cock bird; im not shore what type. But who knows where these people have aquired these birds.
I dont think they are illegal though but would cost alot of money.

Zac