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.
Luckily, population of toucans is still large and stable and these birds are not on the list of endangered species. Interesting Toucan Facts: Toucans vary in size, depending on the species. Large species of toucans can reach 25 inches in length and 24 ounces of weight. Almost entire body of toucan is covered with black feathers (except the throat, which is covered with white or yellow feathers). Color of the feathers provides camouflage.