Great Blue Turaco
Corythaeola cristata
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A spectacular, large turaco (70-76 cm) of tropical West and Central African rainforests. Bright blue plumage with a large yellow-green head crest. The largest turaco species. Frugivore of forest canopy. Known for its loud, resonant kok-kok-kok call echoing through the forest.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 64,3 cm | 25.3 in |
| Peso | 964,75 g | 34.03 oz |
Identificação
Plumagem
Red-capped Coua: rufous crown and nape; gray body; white below; bare blue facial skin; long tail; Madagascar endemic; capped pattern
Habitat & Range
Distribuição geográfica
Found in tropical rainforests of West and Central Africa from Guinea to Democratic Republic of Congo. Resident.
Diet & Feeding
Frugivore feeding on figs, berries, and drupes in lowland tropical forest canopy. Occasionally takes flowers, leaves, and small invertebrates.
Estado de conservação
Comportamento e reprodução
Nidificação
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 27-29 days. Fledging: 31-38 days.
Tamanho da postura
2
Som
Canto
Harsh, far-carrying kow-kow call with nasal buzzy quality; loud rasping notes repeated insistently from treetops.
Taxonomia
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordem | Musophagiformes (Turacos) |
| Família | Musophagidae (Turacos) |
| Genus | Corythaeola |
| Espécies | Corythaeola cristata |
Distribution
Great Blue Turaco has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Musophagidae family