Toucan Endangered Status. The toucan lives on the borders of rainforests so it is in danger of deforestation. Why are the toucans endangered?: The toucans are endangered due to deforestation and poaching.
Bright coloring and a large beak, oddly enough, perfectly mask these birds in the crowns of trees.
Toucans are important for rain forest health and diversity in their habitats in Central and South America.
Why are the toucans endangered?: The toucans are endangered due to deforestation and poaching. There are some toucans, like the Yellow-Browed Toucanet, which only live in a few small areas of rainforest, and are endangered due. Toucans (Ramphastidae) are medium-sized to large birds.