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Knysna Turaco

Tauraco corythaix

Least Concern
طول الجناح
36,3 cm
الوزن
317,8333333333333 g
الفصيلة
Musophagidae
الرتبة
Musophagiformes

حول

A medium-sized turaco (40-46 cm) endemic to the forests of southern South Africa, from the Knysna region to KwaZulu-Natal. Green plumage with crimson wing patches. Frugivore of Afromontane forest and coastal bush. South Africa's only forest-dwelling turaco.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
طول الجناح 36,3 cm 14.3 in
الوزن 317,8333333333333 g 11.21 oz

التعرف

الريش

Jacobin Cuckoo: black above with white wing patches; white below; black crest; long dark tail; white lateral tail tips; bold pattern

Habitat & Range

النطاق الجغرافي

Endemic to the forests of southern South Africa from the Knysna region to KwaZulu-Natal. Resident.

Diet & Feeding

Frugivore of South African forests; eats berries, figs, and drupes in dense canopy. Supplements with flowers and invertebrates.

حالة الحفاظ

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

السلوك والتكاثر

التعشيش

Nest type: PL. Incubation: 23-26 days. Fledging: 22-26 days.

عدد البيض في الوضع

2-3

الصوت

الغناء

Loud, screaming call with harsh grating quality; piercing notes carrying powerfully across dense forest edge.

التصنيف

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

Distribution

Knysna 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 Knysna Turaco eat?
Frugivore of South African forests; eats berries, figs, and drupes in dense canopy. Supplements with flowers and invertebrates.
Where does the Knysna Turaco live?
Endemic to the forests of southern South Africa from the Knysna region to KwaZulu-Natal. Resident.
Is the Knysna Turaco endangered?
The Knysna Turaco has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Knysna Turaco nest?
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 23-26 days. Fledging: 22-26 days.
What does the Knysna Turaco sound like?
Loud, screaming call with harsh grating quality; piercing notes carrying powerfully across dense forest edge.
How big is the Knysna Turaco?
The Knysna Turaco has a wingspan of 36.3 cm, weight of 317.8333333333333 g.
What order and family does the Knysna Turaco belong to?
The Knysna Turaco (Tauraco corythaix) belongs to the order Musophagiformes and the family Musophagidae.

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