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Ross's Turaco

Musophaga rossae

Least Concern
Rentang Sayap
44,9 cm
Berat
396,1666666666667 g
Famili
Musophagidae
Ordo
Musophagiformes

Tentang

A large turaco (50-54 cm) found in tropical forests across Central and East Africa. Deep violet-blue plumage with a bright crimson crest and crimson flight feathers. Yellow face and bill. Frugivore of forest canopy. Named after Sir John Ross, the Arctic explorer.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Rentang Sayap 44,9 cm 17.7 in
Berat 396,1666666666667 g 13.97 oz

Identifikasi

Bulu

Large Green-billed Malkoha: green above; pale buff below; large green bill; bare red facial skin; long green-glossed tail; large size

Habitat & Range

Rentang Geografis

Found in tropical forests across Central and East Africa from Cameroon to Kenya. Resident in forest canopy.

Diet & Feeding

Feeds on figs, berries, and forest fruits in Central Africa. Supplements with flowers and occasional invertebrates from foliage.

Status Konservasi

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Perilaku & Berkembang Biak

Bersarang

Nest type: PL. Incubation: 24-26 days.

Ukuran Sarang

1-2

Suara

Kicauan

Loud, melodic call with musical quality; rich harmonious notes with yellow-billed clarity carrying through forest.

Taksonomi

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordo Musophagiformes (Turacos)
Famili Musophagidae (Turacos)
Genus Musophaga
Spesies Musophaga rossae

Distribution

Ross's Turaco has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Hadir Not recorded
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Pertanyaan yang Sering Diajukan

What does the Ross's Turaco eat?
Feeds on figs, berries, and forest fruits in Central Africa. Supplements with flowers and occasional invertebrates from foliage.
Where does the Ross's Turaco live?
Found in tropical forests across Central and East Africa from Cameroon to Kenya. Resident in forest canopy.
Is the Ross's Turaco endangered?
The Ross's Turaco has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Ross's Turaco nest?
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 24-26 days.
What does the Ross's Turaco sound like?
Loud, melodic call with musical quality; rich harmonious notes with yellow-billed clarity carrying through forest.
How big is the Ross's Turaco?
The Ross's Turaco has a wingspan of 44.9 cm, weight of 396.1666666666667 g.
What order and family does the Ross's Turaco belong to?
The Ross's Turaco (Musophaga rossae) belongs to the order Musophagiformes and the family Musophagidae.

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