Bannerman's Turaco
Tauraco bannermani
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A medium-sized turaco (40-43 cm) endemic to the montane forests of the Bamenda Highlands in western Cameroon. Green plumage with a red crest. Frugivore of montane forest. Classified as Endangered due to extremely restricted range and severe deforestation.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Flügelspannweite | 32,2 cm | 12.7 in |
| Gewicht | 224,66666666666666 g | 7.92 oz |
Identifizierung
Gefieder
Red-faced Malkoha: dark green-black above; pale below; brilliant red bare facial skin; long dark tail; Philippine endemic; red face
Habitat & Range
Geografisches Verbreitungsgebiet
Endemic to the montane forests of the Bamenda Highlands in western Cameroon. Classified as Endangered.
Diet & Feeding
Critically endangered; feeds on montane Cameroon forest fruits, berries, and figs. Supplements with flowers and small invertebrates.
Erhaltungsstatus
Verhalten & Brutverhalten
Nistverhalten
Nest type: PL.
Gelegegröße
2
Lautgebung
Gesang
Loud, repeated crowing call with nasal quality; raucous series of notes carrying powerfully through forest canopy.
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordnung | Musophagiformes (Turakos) |
| Familie | Musophagidae (Turakos) |
| Genus | Tauraco |
| Arten | Tauraco bannermani |
Distribution
Bannerman's Turaco has been recorded in 1 countries.
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