Livingstone's Turaco
Tauraco livingstonii
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A medium-sized turaco (40-43 cm) found in forests of East Africa from Tanzania to Mozambique. Green plumage with a rounded green crest tipped white and crimson wing patches. Frugivore of coastal and montane forest. Named after the explorer David Livingstone.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 36.6 cm | 14.4 in |
| Weight | 314.75 g | 11.10 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Pied Cuckoo: bold black and white patterned; black above; white below; black crest; long white-tipped dark tail; crested cuckoo
Habitat & Range
Geographic Range
Found in forests of East Africa from Tanzania to Mozambique and eastern Zimbabwe. Resident in coastal forest.
Diet & Feeding
Frugivore of East African coastal forest; feeds on figs, wild berries, and drupes. Occasionally takes flowers and small invertebrates.
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 22-23 days.
Clutch Size
2
Sound
Song
Loud, melodious call with rich resonant quality; musical notes building in harmonious sequence through highland forest.
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Musophagiformes (Turacos) |
| Family | Musophagidae (Turacos) |
| Genus | Tauraco |
| Species | Tauraco livingstonii |
Distribution
Livingstone's Turaco has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Musophagidae family