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Eastern Plantain-eater

Crinifer zonurus

Least Concern
طول الجناح
49,5 cm
الوزن
541,0 g
الفصيلة
Musophagidae
الرتبة
Musophagiformes
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حول

A large turaco (50-55 cm) found in savanna and woodland across East and Central Africa. Grey-brown plumage with a shaggy crest and yellow bill. Frugivore of woodland trees. Named plantain-eater though diet consists mainly of wild fruits and berries.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
طول الجناح 49,5 cm 19.5 in
الوزن 541,0 g 19.08 oz

التعرف

الريش

Giant Coua: large; dark blue-gray overall; pale below; brilliant bare blue facial skin; long white-tipped dark tail; largest coua

Habitat & Range

النطاق الجغرافي

Found in savanna and woodland across East and Central Africa from Sudan to Mozambique. Resident.

Diet & Feeding

Go-away-bird feeding on berries, figs, and acacia pods across East African savanna. Supplements with flowers, buds, and occasional insects.

حالة الحفاظ

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

السلوك والتكاثر

التعشيش

Nest type: PL.

عدد البيض في الوضع

2-3

الصوت

الغناء

Loud, screaming call with harsh coarse quality; piercing repeated notes audible well across dense forest canopy.

التصنيف

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
الرتبة Musophagiformes (Turacos)
الفصيلة Musophagidae (Turacos)
Genus Crinifer
الأنواع Crinifer zonurus

Distribution

Eastern Plantain-eater has been recorded in 2 countries.

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موجود Not recorded
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External Databases

الأسئلة الشائعة

What does the Eastern Plantain-eater eat?
Go-away-bird feeding on berries, figs, and acacia pods across East African savanna. Supplements with flowers, buds, and occasional insects.
Where does the Eastern Plantain-eater live?
Found in savanna and woodland across East and Central Africa from Sudan to Mozambique. Resident.
Is the Eastern Plantain-eater endangered?
The Eastern Plantain-eater has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Eastern Plantain-eater nest?
Nest type: PL.
What does the Eastern Plantain-eater sound like?
Loud, screaming call with harsh coarse quality; piercing repeated notes audible well across dense forest canopy.
How big is the Eastern Plantain-eater?
The Eastern Plantain-eater has a wingspan of 49.5 cm, weight of 541.0 g.
What order and family does the Eastern Plantain-eater belong to?
The Eastern Plantain-eater (Crinifer zonurus) belongs to the order Musophagiformes and the family Musophagidae.

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