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Ruspoli's Turaco

Tauraco ruspolii

Near Threatened
Flügelspannweite
36,4 cm
Gewicht
245,0 g
Familie
Musophagidae
Ordnung
Musophagiformes

Über uns

A medium-sized turaco (40-42 cm) endemic to southern Ethiopia. Green and violet plumage with a distinctive red crest. Frugivore of juniper forest. Classified as Vulnerable due to restricted range and ongoing habitat loss. Named after Prince Eugenio Ruspoli.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Flügelspannweite 36,4 cm 14.3 in
Gewicht 245,0 g 8.64 oz

Identifizierung

Gefieder

Sirkeer Malkoha: rufous-brown above; pale buff below; curved yellow-red bill; graduated dark tail; yellow orbital skin; Indian species

Habitat & Range

Geografisches Verbreitungsgebiet

Endemic to southern Ethiopia in juniper forest around Arero and Yabelo. Classified as Vulnerable.

Diet & Feeding

Critically endangered Ethiopian endemic; feeds on juniper berries, figs, and forest fruits. Supplements with flowers and invertebrates.

Erhaltungsstatus

Near Threatened
IUCN Red List

Verhalten & Brutverhalten

Nistverhalten

Nest type: PL.

Gelegegröße

2

Lautgebung

Gesang

Loud, laughing-toned call with musical quality; rich resonant notes carrying well through African dry woodland.

Taxonomie

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordnung Musophagiformes (Turakos)
Familie Musophagidae (Turakos)
Genus Tauraco
Arten Tauraco ruspolii

Distribution

Ruspoli's Turaco has been recorded in 1 countries.

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What does the Ruspoli's Turaco eat?
Critically endangered Ethiopian endemic; feeds on juniper berries, figs, and forest fruits. Supplements with flowers and invertebrates.
Where does the Ruspoli's Turaco live?
Endemic to southern Ethiopia in juniper forest around Arero and Yabelo. Classified as Vulnerable.
Is the Ruspoli's Turaco endangered?
The Ruspoli's Turaco has a conservation status of Near Threatened.
How does the Ruspoli's Turaco nest?
Nest type: PL.
What does the Ruspoli's Turaco sound like?
Loud, laughing-toned call with musical quality; rich resonant notes carrying well through African dry woodland.
How big is the Ruspoli's Turaco?
The Ruspoli's Turaco has a wingspan of 36.4 cm, weight of 245.0 g.
What order and family does the Ruspoli's Turaco belong to?
The Ruspoli's Turaco (Tauraco ruspolii) belongs to the order Musophagiformes and the family Musophagidae.

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