White-crested Turaco
Tauraco leucolophus
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A medium-sized turaco (40-43 cm) found in forest edges and riverine forest across Central and East Africa. Green plumage with a distinctive white crest. Crimson wing patches. Frugivore. Common along forest edges and rivers from Congo to Kenya.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 34,6 cm | 13.6 in |
| Poids | 212,25 g | 7.49 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Black-bellied Malkoha: dark glossy green above; black belly; bare red facial skin; long dark tail; Asian malkoha; black underparts
Habitat & Range
Répartition géographique
Found in forest edges and riverine forest across Central and East Africa from Congo to Kenya. Resident.
Diet & Feeding
Frugivore feeding on figs, berries, and drupes in Central African forest. Occasionally takes flowers, leaves, and invertebrates.
Statut de conservation
Comportement et reproduction
Nidification
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 22-23 days.
Taille de la couvée
2
Son
Chant
Loud, screaming-crowing call; harsh forceful notes carrying far across highland African forest habitat.
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Musophagiformes (Turacos) |
| Famille | Musophagidae (Turacos) |
| Genus | Tauraco |
| Espèces | Tauraco leucolophus |
Distribution
White-crested Turaco has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Musophagidae family