Green Turaco
Tauraco persa
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A medium-sized turaco (40-43 cm) found in forests and forest edges across West Africa from Senegal to Togo. Bright green plumage with crimson wing patches and a rounded green crest. Frugivore. One of the most widespread West African turacos.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 35.6 cm | 14.0 in |
| Weight | 290.6666666666667 g | 10.25 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Thick-billed Cuckoo: dark brown above; pale below; heavy thick bill; graduated dark tail; forest cuckoo; similar to hawk-cuckoo
Habitat & Range
Geographic Range
Found in forests and forest edges across West Africa from Senegal to Togo. Resident in lowland forest.
Diet & Feeding
West African forest frugivore; feeds on diverse berries, figs, and drupes. Supplements with flowers and occasional invertebrates.
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 21-23 days. Fledging: 26-28 days.
Clutch Size
2
Sound
Song
Loud, resonant screaming calls with carrying quality; musical harsh notes audible across dense riverine forest.
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Musophagiformes (Turacos) |
| Family | Musophagidae (Turacos) |
| Genus | Tauraco |
| Species | Tauraco persa |
Distribution
Green Turaco has been recorded in 5 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Musophagidae family