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Knysna Turaco

Tauraco corythaix

Least Concern
पंखों का फैलाव
36.3 cm
वजन
317.8333333333333 g
कुल
Musophagidae
गण
Musophagiformes

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
पंखों का फैलाव 36.3 cm 14.3 in
वजन 317.8333333333333 g 11.21 oz

Habitat & Range

भौगोलिक वितरण

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.

संरक्षण स्थिति

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

व्यवहार और प्रजनन

घोंसला बनाना

Nest type: PL. Incubation: 23-26 days. Fledging: 22-26 days.

अंडों की संख्या

2-3

ध्वनि

गीत

Loud, screaming call with harsh grating quality; piercing notes carrying powerfully across dense forest edge.

वर्गिकी

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
गण Musophagiformes (Turacos)
कुल Musophagidae (Turacos)
Genus Tauraco
प्रजातियां Tauraco corythaix

Distribution

Knysna Turaco has been recorded in 1 countries.

उपस्थित Not recorded

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What does the Knysna Turaco eat?
Frugivore of South African forests; eats berries, figs, and drupes in dense canopy. Supplements with flowers and invertebrates.
Where does the Knysna Turaco live?
Endemic to the forests of southern South Africa from the Knysna region to KwaZulu-Natal. Resident.
Is the Knysna Turaco endangered?
The Knysna Turaco has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Knysna Turaco nest?
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 23-26 days. Fledging: 22-26 days.
What does the Knysna Turaco sound like?
Loud, screaming call with harsh grating quality; piercing notes carrying powerfully across dense forest edge.
How big is the Knysna Turaco?
The Knysna Turaco has a wingspan of 36.3 cm, weight of 317.8333333333333 g.
What order and family does the Knysna Turaco belong to?
The Knysna Turaco (Tauraco corythaix) belongs to the order Musophagiformes and the family Musophagidae.

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