So okay; they aren't parrots, but I heard that toucans are comparable to parrots when it comes to pet birds. They are intelligent and playful, but need way more room than a parrot due to their large beaks. Apparently smaller toucans in particular make for decent pets. Apparently toucans are also quite fond of being petted and quickly bond with a properly caring owner.
I have no idea how much of any of this is true; but I've always been fascinated by toucans. Ever since I was a child I thought they were amazing birds with their gorgeously colored beaks and button eyes. I only even found out just recently that they can be kept as pets (once again if the person knows what they're doing). I'd imagine that much like most well kept and loved parrots, they're only caged for the night?
Does anyone around here own a toucan? I don't plan on getting one but I'd love to know of them! Do you need a special license for one? I hear their dietary needs can be a bit demanding but elsewise they are more or less comparable to parrots. Could they get along with parrots? (once again, I'm only speculating but sometimes birds of different species get along with each other)