Yellow-billed Turaco
Tauraco macrorhynchus
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A medium-sized turaco (40-43 cm) found in lowland and montane forests of West and Central Africa. Green plumage with a yellow bill and crimson wing patches. Frugivore of forest canopy and edges. Found from Sierra Leone to Democratic Republic of Congo.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 34.0 cm | 13.4 in |
| Weight | 243.0 g | 8.57 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Chestnut-bellied Malkoha: rich chestnut belly; dark green-black above; bare red orbital skin; long green-glossed tail; striking belly
Habitat & Range
Geographic Range
Found in lowland and montane forests of West and Central Africa from Sierra Leone to DRC. Resident.
Diet & Feeding
Frugivore of Nigerian highland forest, eating figs and forest berries. Supplements diet with flowers and small insects.
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: PL.
Clutch Size
2
Sound
Song
Loud, far-carrying scream with coarse nasal quality; harsh grating calls audible across open highland forest.
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Musophagiformes (Turacos) |
| Family | Musophagidae (Turacos) |
| Genus | Tauraco |
| Species | Tauraco macrorhynchus |
Distribution
Yellow-billed Turaco has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Musophagidae family