Great Blue Turaco
Corythaeola cristata
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<birdfyi-bird slug="corythaeola-cristata"></birdfyi-bird>The Great Blue Turaco (Corythaeola cristata) is a bird species in the family Musophagidae (turacos), within the order Musophagiformes (turacos). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 64.3 cm and a weight of 964.8 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Размах крыльев | 64,3 cm | 25.3 in |
| Масса | 964,75 g | 34.03 oz |
Habitat & Range
Географический ареал
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.
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Поведение и размножение
Гнездование
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 27-29 days. Fledging: 31-38 days.
Размер кладки
2
Звук
Пение
Harsh, far-carrying kow-kow call with nasal buzzy quality; loud rasping notes repeated insistently from treetops.
Таксономия
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Отряд | Musophagiformes (Turacos) |
| Семейство | Musophagidae (Turacos) |
| Genus | Corythaeola |
| Виды | Corythaeola cristata |
Distribution
Great Blue Turaco has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Musophagidae family