Knysna Turaco
Tauraco corythaix
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<birdfyi-bird slug="tauraco-corythaix"></birdfyi-bird>The Knysna Turaco (Tauraco corythaix) is a bird species in the family Musophagidae (turacos), within the order Musophagiformes (turacos). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 36.3 cm and a weight of 317.8 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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A medium-sized turaco (40-46 cm) endemic to the forests of southern South Africa, from the Knysna region to KwaZulu-Natal. Green plumage with crimson wing patches. Frugivore of Afromontane forest and coastal bush. South Africa's only forest-dwelling turaco.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 36,3 cm | 14.3 in |
| Peso | 317,8333333333333 g | 11.21 oz |
Habitat & Range
Distribución geográfica
Endemic to the forests of southern South Africa from the Knysna region to KwaZulu-Natal. Resident.
Diet & Feeding
Frugivore of South African forests; eats berries, figs, and drupes in dense canopy. Supplements with flowers and invertebrates.
Estado de conservación
Comportamiento y reproducción
Nidificación
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 23-26 days. Fledging: 22-26 days.
Tamaño de la puesta
2-3
Sonido
Canto
Loud, screaming call with harsh grating quality; piercing notes carrying powerfully across dense forest edge.
Taxonomía
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Orden | Musophagiformes (Turacos) |
| Familia | Musophagidae (Turacos) |
| Genus | Tauraco |
| Especies | Tauraco corythaix |
Distribution
Knysna Turaco has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Musophagidae family