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Ross's Turaco

Musophaga rossae

Least Concern
طول الجناح
44,9 cm
الوزن
396,1666666666667 g
الفصيلة
Musophagidae
الرتبة
Musophagiformes

حول

A large turaco (50-54 cm) found in tropical forests across Central and East Africa. Deep violet-blue plumage with a bright crimson crest and crimson flight feathers. Yellow face and bill. Frugivore of forest canopy. Named after Sir John Ross, the Arctic explorer.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
طول الجناح 44,9 cm 17.7 in
الوزن 396,1666666666667 g 13.97 oz

التعرف

الريش

Large Green-billed Malkoha: green above; pale buff below; large green bill; bare red facial skin; long green-glossed tail; large size

Habitat & Range

النطاق الجغرافي

Found in tropical forests across Central and East Africa from Cameroon to Kenya. Resident in forest canopy.

Diet & Feeding

Feeds on figs, berries, and forest fruits in Central Africa. Supplements with flowers and occasional invertebrates from foliage.

حالة الحفاظ

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

السلوك والتكاثر

التعشيش

Nest type: PL. Incubation: 24-26 days.

عدد البيض في الوضع

1-2

الصوت

الغناء

Loud, melodic call with musical quality; rich harmonious notes with yellow-billed clarity carrying through forest.

التصنيف

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
الرتبة Musophagiformes (Turacos)
الفصيلة Musophagidae (Turacos)
Genus Musophaga
الأنواع Musophaga rossae

Distribution

Ross's Turaco has been recorded in 1 countries.

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موجود Not recorded
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External Databases

الأسئلة الشائعة

What does the Ross's Turaco eat?
Feeds on figs, berries, and forest fruits in Central Africa. Supplements with flowers and occasional invertebrates from foliage.
Where does the Ross's Turaco live?
Found in tropical forests across Central and East Africa from Cameroon to Kenya. Resident in forest canopy.
Is the Ross's Turaco endangered?
The Ross's Turaco has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Ross's Turaco nest?
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 24-26 days.
What does the Ross's Turaco sound like?
Loud, melodic call with musical quality; rich harmonious notes with yellow-billed clarity carrying through forest.
How big is the Ross's Turaco?
The Ross's Turaco has a wingspan of 44.9 cm, weight of 396.1666666666667 g.
What order and family does the Ross's Turaco belong to?
The Ross's Turaco (Musophaga rossae) belongs to the order Musophagiformes and the family Musophagidae.

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