Fischer's Turaco
Tauraco fischeri
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<birdfyi-bird slug="tauraco-fischeri"></birdfyi-bird>The Fischer's Turaco (Tauraco fischeri) is a bird species in the family Musophagidae (turacos), within the order Musophagiformes (turacos). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 33.8 cm and a weight of 252.2 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Near Threatened.
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حول
A medium-sized turaco (40-42 cm) found in coastal and riverine forests of East Africa from Somalia to Tanzania. Green and violet plumage with a red-tipped crest and crimson wing patches. Frugivore. Named after the German explorer Gustav Fischer. Classified as Near Threatened.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| طول الجناح | 33,8 cm | 13.3 in |
| الوزن | 252,25 g | 8.90 oz |
Habitat & Range
النطاق الجغرافي
Found in coastal and riverine forests of East Africa from Somalia to Tanzania. Classified as Near Threatened.
Diet & Feeding
Frugivore of East African coastal forest, eating figs, berries, and drupes in the upper canopy. Occasionally takes flowers and insects.
حالة الحفاظ
السلوك والتكاثر
التعشيش
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 22-23 days.
عدد البيض في الوضع
2
الصوت
الغناء
Loud, harsh screaming call with grating quality; coarse notes carrying far across montane East African forest.
التصنيف
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| الرتبة | Musophagiformes (Turacos) |
| الفصيلة | Musophagidae (Turacos) |
| Genus | Tauraco |
| الأنواع | Tauraco fischeri |
Distribution
Fischer's Turaco has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Musophagidae family