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Great Blue Turaco

Corythaeola cristata

Least Concern
पंखों का फैलाव
64.3 cm
वजन
964.75 g
कुल
Musophagidae
गण
Musophagiformes
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A spectacular, large turaco (70-76 cm) of tropical West and Central African rainforests. Bright blue plumage with a large yellow-green head crest. The largest turaco species. Frugivore of forest canopy. Known for its loud, resonant kok-kok-kok call echoing through the forest.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
पंखों का फैलाव 64.3 cm 25.3 in
वजन 964.75 g 34.03 oz

पहचान

पंख

Red-capped Coua: rufous crown and nape; gray body; white below; bare blue facial skin; long tail; Madagascar endemic; capped pattern

Habitat & Range

भौगोलिक वितरण

Found in tropical rainforests of West and Central Africa from Guinea to Democratic Republic of Congo. Resident.

Diet & Feeding

Frugivore feeding on figs, berries, and drupes in lowland tropical forest canopy. Occasionally takes flowers, leaves, and small invertebrates.

संरक्षण स्थिति

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

व्यवहार और प्रजनन

घोंसला बनाना

Nest type: PL. Incubation: 27-29 days. Fledging: 31-38 days.

अंडों की संख्या

2

ध्वनि

गीत

Harsh, far-carrying kow-kow call with nasal buzzy quality; loud rasping notes repeated insistently from treetops.

वर्गिकी

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
गण Musophagiformes (Turacos)
कुल Musophagidae (Turacos)
Genus Corythaeola
प्रजातियां Corythaeola cristata

Distribution

Great Blue Turaco has been recorded in 1 countries.

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उपस्थित Not recorded
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अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले प्रश्न

What does the Great Blue Turaco eat?
Frugivore feeding on figs, berries, and drupes in lowland tropical forest canopy. Occasionally takes flowers, leaves, and small invertebrates.
Where does the Great Blue Turaco live?
Found in tropical rainforests of West and Central Africa from Guinea to Democratic Republic of Congo. Resident.
Is the Great Blue Turaco endangered?
The Great Blue Turaco has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Great Blue Turaco nest?
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 27-29 days. Fledging: 31-38 days.
What does the Great Blue Turaco sound like?
Harsh, far-carrying kow-kow call with nasal buzzy quality; loud rasping notes repeated insistently from treetops.
How big is the Great Blue Turaco?
The Great Blue Turaco has a wingspan of 64.3 cm, weight of 964.75 g.
What order and family does the Great Blue Turaco belong to?
The Great Blue Turaco (Corythaeola cristata) belongs to the order Musophagiformes and the family Musophagidae.

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