Black-billed Turaco
Tauraco schuettii
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A medium-sized turaco (40-42 cm) found in lowland forests of Central Africa from Cameroon to Uganda. Glossy blue-black plumage with green body, white face markings, and crimson wing patches. Frugivore of primary forest canopy. Named after the German ornithologist Moritz Schütt.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 33.3 cm | 13.1 in |
| Weight | 238.25 g | 8.40 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Squirrel Cuckoo: rich rufous-brown above; pale buff below; long graduated rufous tail; yellow orbital ring; neotropical species
Habitat & Range
Geographic Range
Found in lowland forests of Central Africa from Cameroon to Uganda and DRC. Resident in primary forest.
Diet & Feeding
Frugivore feeding on figs, berries, and drupes in forest canopy. Occasionally takes flowers, leaves, and small invertebrates.
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: PL.
Clutch Size
2
Sound
Song
Loud, far-carrying musical call; rich resonant notes with clear quality echoing through highland East African forest.
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Musophagiformes (Turacos) |
| Family | Musophagidae (Turacos) |
| Genus | Tauraco |
| Species | Tauraco schuettii |
Distribution
Black-billed Turaco has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Musophagidae family