Schalow's Turaco
Tauraco schalowi
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<birdfyi-bird slug="tauraco-schalowi"></birdfyi-bird>The Schalow's Turaco (Tauraco schalowi) is a bird species in the family Musophagidae (turacos), within the order Musophagiformes (turacos). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 36.2 cm and a weight of 235.7 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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About
A medium-sized turaco (40-43 cm) found in forests and woodlands of East Africa from Kenya to Zambia. Green plumage with a long, pointed crest tipped white. Crimson wing patches. Frugivore. Named after the German ornithologist Anton Reichenow's colleague Hermann Schalow.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 36.2 cm | 14.3 in |
| Weight | 235.66666666666666 g | 8.31 oz |
Habitat & Range
Geographic Range
Found in forests and woodlands of East Africa from Kenya to Zambia and Malawi. Resident.
Diet & Feeding
Feeds on berries, figs, and forest fruits in central African highland forest. Supplements with flowers, buds, and occasional insects.
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 20-22 days.
Clutch Size
2
Sound
Song
Loud, musical screaming call with rich quality; clear resonant tones audible far across South African forest.
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Musophagiformes (Turacos) |
| Family | Musophagidae (Turacos) |
| Genus | Tauraco |
| Species | Tauraco schalowi |
Distribution
Schalow's Turaco has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Musophagidae family