Toucans are Neotropical birds in the family Ramphastidae. The New World Barbets are a family, Capitonidae, of 15 birds in the order Piciformes,
They are brightly marked and have large, often colorful bills. The family includes five genera and over 40 different species. Their closest relatives are the Toucan-barbets. Toucans are arboreal and typically lay two to four white eggs in their nests.
The New World Barbets inhabit humid forests in Central and South America. They are closely related to the Toucans. The New World Barbets are plump birds, with short necks and large heads.
