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Rwenzori Turaco

Gallirex johnstoni

Least Concern
Rentang Sayap
33,4 cm
Berat
239,0 g
Famili
Musophagidae
Ordo
Musophagiformes

Tentang

A medium-sized turaco (40-45 cm) endemic to montane forests of the Albertine Rift in East Africa, particularly the Rwenzori Mountains, at 2,100-3,600 m. Dark blue-black plumage with a crimson crest. Frugivore of montane forest. A high-altitude African forest specialist.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Rentang Sayap 33,4 cm 13.1 in
Berat 239,0 g 8.43 oz

Identifikasi

Bulu

Yellowbill: yellow bill; plain olive-brown above; pale buff-white below; long graduated brown tail; slender build; African forest

Habitat & Range

Rentang Geografis

Endemic to montane forests of the Albertine Rift, particularly the Rwenzori Mountains, at 2,100-3,600 m.

Diet & Feeding

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

Status Konservasi

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Perilaku & Berkembang Biak

Bersarang

Nest type: PL.

Ukuran Sarang

1-2

Suara

Kicauan

Loud, cackling series of harsh notes with nasal quality; raucous calls carrying powerfully through riparian woodland.

Taksonomi

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordo Musophagiformes (Turacos)
Famili Musophagidae (Turacos)
Genus Gallirex
Spesies Gallirex johnstoni

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Pertanyaan yang Sering Diajukan

What does the Rwenzori Turaco eat?
Frugivore feeding on figs, berries, and drupes in forest canopy. Occasionally takes flowers, leaves, and small invertebrates.
Where does the Rwenzori Turaco live?
Endemic to montane forests of the Albertine Rift, particularly the Rwenzori Mountains, at 2,100-3,600 m.
Is the Rwenzori Turaco endangered?
The Rwenzori Turaco has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Rwenzori Turaco nest?
Nest type: PL.
What does the Rwenzori Turaco sound like?
Loud, cackling series of harsh notes with nasal quality; raucous calls carrying powerfully through riparian woodland.
How big is the Rwenzori Turaco?
The Rwenzori Turaco has a wingspan of 33.4 cm, weight of 239.0 g.
What order and family does the Rwenzori Turaco belong to?
The Rwenzori Turaco (Gallirex johnstoni) belongs to the order Musophagiformes and the family Musophagidae.

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