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Ross's Turaco

Musophaga rossae

Least Concern
翼開長
44.9 cm
体重
396.1666666666667 g
Musophagidae
Musophagiformes
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について

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
翼開長 44.9 cm 17.7 in
体重 396.1666666666667 g 13.97 oz

識別

羽毛

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

Habitat & Range

分布域

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.

保全状況

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

行動と繁殖

営巣

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

一腹卵数

1-2

鳴き声

さえずり

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

分類学

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

Distribution

Ross's Turaco has been recorded in 1 countries.

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生息あり Not recorded
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よくある質問

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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