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While it is used to help it get food (as is common for most birds), the distinctive feature of the toucan's large (and remarkably light) beak is to act as a thermo-regulator. This means the toucan can dissipate excess heat by increasing the blood flow through the beak, whose large surface area allows for effective heat transfer to the surrounding air.
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