Fischer's Turaco
Tauraco fischeri
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A medium-sized turaco (40-42 cm) found in coastal and riverine forests of East Africa from Somalia to Tanzania. Green and violet plumage with a red-tipped crest and crimson wing patches. Frugivore. Named after the German explorer Gustav Fischer. Classified as Near Threatened.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 33,8 cm | 13.3 in |
| Poids | 252,25 g | 8.90 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Black-bellied Cuckoo: rufous above; black belly; white throat; red orbital ring; long rufous tail; yellow-green bill; neotropical
Habitat & Range
Répartition géographique
Found in coastal and riverine forests of East Africa from Somalia to Tanzania. Classified as Near Threatened.
Diet & Feeding
Frugivore of East African coastal forest, eating figs, berries, and drupes in the upper canopy. Occasionally takes flowers and insects.
Statut de conservation
Comportement et reproduction
Nidification
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 22-23 days.
Taille de la couvée
2
Son
Chant
Loud, harsh screaming call with grating quality; coarse notes carrying far across montane East African forest.
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Musophagiformes (Turacos) |
| Famille | Musophagidae (Turacos) |
| Genus | Tauraco |
| Espèces | Tauraco fischeri |
Distribution
Fischer's Turaco has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Musophagidae family