Red-crested Turaco
Tauraco erythrolophus
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A medium-sized turaco (43-47 cm) found in open woodland and forest edges of Angola and adjacent areas. Green plumage with a prominent red crest tipped white. Crimson wing patches. Frugivore of woodland and forest edge trees. An Angolan near-endemic.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 34.0 cm | 13.4 in |
| Weight | 267.5 g | 9.44 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Scale-feathered Malkoha: scaly-patterned feathers; dark green above; buff below; bare red orbital skin; long dark tail; scaled texture
Habitat & Range
Geographic Range
Found in open woodland and forest edges of Angola and adjacent areas. An Angolan near-endemic.
Diet & Feeding
Feeds on forest fruits, figs, and berries in Angolan forest canopy. Supplements diet with flowers and occasional insects.
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: PL.
Clutch Size
2
Sound
Song
Loud, musical call with resonant carrying quality; rich melodic notes echoing through dense West African forest.
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Musophagiformes (Turacos) |
| Family | Musophagidae (Turacos) |
| Genus | Tauraco |
| Species | Tauraco erythrolophus |
Distribution
Red-crested Turaco has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Musophagidae family