Purple-crested Turaco
Gallirex porphyreolophus
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A medium-sized turaco (42-47 cm) found in woodland and forest edges of eastern and southern Africa. Brilliant green plumage with a glossy purple crest and crimson wing patches containing the unique pigment turacin. Frugivore. One of Africa's most beautiful birds.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 36.2 cm | 14.3 in |
| Weight | 264.6666666666667 g | 9.34 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Red-breasted Coua: brilliant rufous-red breast; gray head; olive-brown above; bare blue facial skin; long tail; Madagascar endemic
Habitat & Range
Geographic Range
Found in woodland and forest edges of eastern and southern Africa from Kenya to South Africa. Resident.
Diet & Feeding
Frugivore feeding on figs, berries, and drupes in forest canopy. Occasionally takes flowers, leaves, and small invertebrates.
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 22-23 days. Fledging: 38 days.
Clutch Size
2-3
Sound
Song
Loud, resonant cooing-screams with musical quality; rich carrying calls echoing through montane Rwenzori forest.
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Musophagiformes (Turacos) |
| Family | Musophagidae (Turacos) |
| Genus | Gallirex |
| Species | Gallirex porphyreolophus |
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Musophagidae family