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Fischer's Turaco

Tauraco fischeri

Near Threatened
Rentang Sayap
33,8 cm
Berat
252,25 g
Famili
Musophagidae
Ordo
Musophagiformes
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A medium-sized turaco (40-42 cm) found in coastal and riverine forests of East Africa from Somalia to Tanzania. Green and violet plumage with a red-tipped crest and crimson wing patches. Frugivore. Named after the German explorer Gustav Fischer. Classified as Near Threatened.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Rentang Sayap 33,8 cm 13.3 in
Berat 252,25 g 8.90 oz

Identifikasi

Bulu

Black-bellied Cuckoo: rufous above; black belly; white throat; red orbital ring; long rufous tail; yellow-green bill; neotropical

Habitat & Range

Rentang Geografis

Found in coastal and riverine forests of East Africa from Somalia to Tanzania. Classified as Near Threatened.

Diet & Feeding

Frugivore of East African coastal forest, eating figs, berries, and drupes in the upper canopy. Occasionally takes flowers and insects.

Status Konservasi

Near Threatened
IUCN Red List

Perilaku & Berkembang Biak

Bersarang

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

Ukuran Sarang

2

Suara

Kicauan

Loud, harsh screaming call with grating quality; coarse notes carrying far across montane East African forest.

Taksonomi

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordo Musophagiformes (Turacos)
Famili Musophagidae (Turacos)
Genus Tauraco
Spesies Tauraco fischeri

Distribution

Fischer'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 Fischer's Turaco eat?
Frugivore of East African coastal forest, eating figs, berries, and drupes in the upper canopy. Occasionally takes flowers and insects.
Where does the Fischer's Turaco live?
Found in coastal and riverine forests of East Africa from Somalia to Tanzania. Classified as Near Threatened.
Is the Fischer's Turaco endangered?
The Fischer's Turaco has a conservation status of Near Threatened.
How does the Fischer's Turaco nest?
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 22-23 days.
What does the Fischer's Turaco sound like?
Loud, harsh screaming call with grating quality; coarse notes carrying far across montane East African forest.
How big is the Fischer's Turaco?
The Fischer's Turaco has a wingspan of 33.8 cm, weight of 252.25 g.
What order and family does the Fischer's Turaco belong to?
The Fischer's Turaco (Tauraco fischeri) belongs to the order Musophagiformes and the family Musophagidae.

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