Finally, there is the life cycle cost, or how much a roof will cost you over the years. A shake roof may start out at around $12,500, but after a 40 year cycle the cost of the roof can rise to almost $45,000 when you calculate in maintenance and repairs, a yearly cost of over $800.
Toucan is tropical bird, best known by its large, colorful bill. There are 40 different species of toucans that are widely distributed in Mexico, Central America, South America, and Caribbean.
Toucans, toucanets, and aracaris are reasonably hardy birds. They have a life span of approximately 20 years, and the record is 26. If obtained free of serious disease they should have peace and long life. The legs of a toucan are strong and rather short.