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Bannerman's Turaco

Tauraco bannermani

Endangered
طول الجناح
32,2 cm
الوزن
224,66666666666666 g
الفصيلة
Musophagidae
الرتبة
Musophagiformes

The Bannerman's Turaco (Tauraco bannermani) is a bird species in the family Musophagidae (turacos), within the order Musophagiformes (turacos). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 32.2 cm and a weight of 224.7 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Endangered.

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حول

A medium-sized turaco (40-43 cm) endemic to the montane forests of the Bamenda Highlands in western Cameroon. Green plumage with a red crest. Frugivore of montane forest. Classified as Endangered due to extremely restricted range and severe deforestation.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
طول الجناح 32,2 cm 12.7 in
الوزن 224,66666666666666 g 7.92 oz

Habitat & Range

النطاق الجغرافي

Endemic to the montane forests of the Bamenda Highlands in western Cameroon. Classified as Endangered.

Diet & Feeding

Critically endangered; feeds on montane Cameroon forest fruits, berries, and figs. Supplements with flowers and small invertebrates.

حالة الحفاظ

Endangered
IUCN Red List

السلوك والتكاثر

التعشيش

Nest type: PL.

عدد البيض في الوضع

2

الصوت

الغناء

Loud, repeated crowing call with nasal quality; raucous series of notes carrying powerfully through forest canopy.

التصنيف

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
الرتبة Musophagiformes (Turacos)
الفصيلة Musophagidae (Turacos)
Genus Tauraco
الأنواع Tauraco bannermani

Distribution

Bannerman's Turaco has been recorded in 1 countries.

موجود Not recorded

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الأسئلة الشائعة

What does the Bannerman's Turaco eat?
Critically endangered; feeds on montane Cameroon forest fruits, berries, and figs. Supplements with flowers and small invertebrates.
Where does the Bannerman's Turaco live?
Endemic to the montane forests of the Bamenda Highlands in western Cameroon. Classified as Endangered.
Is the Bannerman's Turaco endangered?
The Bannerman's Turaco has a conservation status of Endangered.
How does the Bannerman's Turaco nest?
Nest type: PL.
What does the Bannerman's Turaco sound like?
Loud, repeated crowing call with nasal quality; raucous series of notes carrying powerfully through forest canopy.
How big is the Bannerman's Turaco?
The Bannerman's Turaco has a wingspan of 32.2 cm, weight of 224.66666666666666 g.
What order and family does the Bannerman's Turaco belong to?
The Bannerman's Turaco (Tauraco bannermani) belongs to the order Musophagiformes and the family Musophagidae.

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