Western Plantain-eater
Crinifer piscator
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A large turaco (50-54 cm) found in savanna and woodland across West Africa. Grey-brown plumage with a shaggy crest. Frugivore of fig trees and other fruiting woodland trees. Named plantain-eater though rarely eats plantains. Conspicuous and noisy.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 44,8 cm | 17.6 in |
| Poids | 370,0 g | 13.05 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Running Coua (large): large gray-brown coua; pale below; bare blue-green facial skin; long graduated tail; fast-running Madagascar bird
Habitat & Range
Répartition géographique
Found in savanna and woodland across West Africa from Senegal to Cameroon. Resident in open habitats.
Diet & Feeding
Frugivore of West African savanna; feeds on figs, berries, and pods in gallery and riparian trees. Supplements with flowers and leaf buds.
Statut de conservation
Comportement et reproduction
Nidification
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 27-28 days.
Taille de la couvée
2-3
Son
Chant
Loud, far-carrying kwow repeated insistently; harsh nasal calls audible at considerable distance across forest.
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Musophagiformes (Turacos) |
| Famille | Musophagidae (Turacos) |
| Genus | Crinifer |
| Espèces | Crinifer piscator |
Distribution
Western Plantain-eater has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Musophagidae family