Eastern Plantain-eater
Crinifer zonurus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="crinifer-zonurus"></birdfyi-bird>О нас
A large turaco (50-55 cm) found in savanna and woodland across East and Central Africa. Grey-brown plumage with a shaggy crest and yellow bill. Frugivore of woodland trees. Named plantain-eater though diet consists mainly of wild fruits and berries.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Размах крыльев | 49,5 cm | 19.5 in |
| Масса | 541,0 g | 19.08 oz |
Идентификация
Оперение
Giant Coua: large; dark blue-gray overall; pale below; brilliant bare blue facial skin; long white-tipped dark tail; largest coua
Habitat & Range
Географический ареал
Found in savanna and woodland across East and Central Africa from Sudan to Mozambique. Resident.
Diet & Feeding
Go-away-bird feeding on berries, figs, and acacia pods across East African savanna. Supplements with flowers, buds, and occasional insects.
Охранный статус
Поведение и размножение
Гнездование
Nest type: PL.
Размер кладки
2-3
Звук
Пение
Loud, screaming call with harsh coarse quality; piercing repeated notes audible well across dense forest canopy.
Таксономия
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Отряд | Musophagiformes (Turacos) |
| Семейство | Musophagidae (Turacos) |
| Genus | Crinifer |
| Виды | Crinifer zonurus |
Distribution
Eastern Plantain-eater has been recorded in 2 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Musophagidae family