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Knysna Turaco

Tauraco corythaix

Least Concern
Envergadura
36,3 cm
Peso
317,8333333333333 g
Família
Musophagidae
Ordem
Musophagiformes

The Knysna Turaco (Tauraco corythaix) is a bird species in the family Musophagidae (turacos), within the order Musophagiformes (turacos). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 36.3 cm and a weight of 317.8 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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Sobre

A medium-sized turaco (40-46 cm) endemic to the forests of southern South Africa, from the Knysna region to KwaZulu-Natal. Green plumage with crimson wing patches. Frugivore of Afromontane forest and coastal bush. South Africa's only forest-dwelling turaco.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergadura 36,3 cm 14.3 in
Peso 317,8333333333333 g 11.21 oz

Habitat & Range

Distribuição geográfica

Endemic to the forests of southern South Africa from the Knysna region to KwaZulu-Natal. Resident.

Diet & Feeding

Frugivore of South African forests; eats berries, figs, and drupes in dense canopy. Supplements with flowers and invertebrates.

Estado de conservação

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Comportamento e reprodução

Nidificação

Nest type: PL. Incubation: 23-26 days. Fledging: 22-26 days.

Tamanho da postura

2-3

Som

Canto

Loud, screaming call with harsh grating quality; piercing notes carrying powerfully across dense forest edge.

Taxonomia

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordem Musophagiformes (Turacos)
Família Musophagidae (Turacos)
Genus Tauraco
Espécies Tauraco corythaix

Distribution

Knysna Turaco has been recorded in 1 countries.

Presente Not recorded

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Perguntas frequentes

What does the Knysna Turaco eat?
Frugivore of South African forests; eats berries, figs, and drupes in dense canopy. Supplements with flowers and invertebrates.
Where does the Knysna Turaco live?
Endemic to the forests of southern South Africa from the Knysna region to KwaZulu-Natal. Resident.
Is the Knysna Turaco endangered?
The Knysna Turaco has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Knysna Turaco nest?
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 23-26 days. Fledging: 22-26 days.
What does the Knysna Turaco sound like?
Loud, screaming call with harsh grating quality; piercing notes carrying powerfully across dense forest edge.
How big is the Knysna Turaco?
The Knysna Turaco has a wingspan of 36.3 cm, weight of 317.8333333333333 g.
What order and family does the Knysna Turaco belong to?
The Knysna Turaco (Tauraco corythaix) belongs to the order Musophagiformes and the family Musophagidae.

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