Knysna Turaco
Tauraco corythaix
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 36.3 cm | 14.3 in |
| Weight | 317.8333333333333 g | 11.21 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Jacobin Cuckoo: black above with white wing patches; white below; black crest; long dark tail; white lateral tail tips; bold pattern
Habitat & Range
Geographic Range
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.
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 23-26 days. Fledging: 22-26 days.
Clutch Size
2-3
Sound
Song
Loud, screaming call with harsh grating quality; piercing notes carrying powerfully across dense forest edge.
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Musophagiformes (Turacos) |
| Family | Musophagidae (Turacos) |
| Genus | Tauraco |
| Species | Tauraco corythaix |
Distribution
Knysna Turaco has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Musophagidae family