White-cheeked Turaco
Tauraco leucotis
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<birdfyi-bird slug="tauraco-leucotis"></birdfyi-bird>The White-cheeked Turaco (Tauraco leucotis) is a bird species in the family Musophagidae (turacos), within the order Musophagiformes (turacos). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 35.2 cm and a weight of 257.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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เกี่ยวกับเรา
A medium-sized turaco (40-43 cm) found in highland forests and woodland of the Ethiopian Highlands and Eritrea. Green plumage with a white cheek patch, blue crest, and crimson wing patches. Frugivore. One of the most colorful birds of the Ethiopian highlands.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| กว้างปีก | 35.2 cm | 13.9 in |
| น้ำหนัก | 257.5 g | 9.08 oz |
Habitat & Range
อาณาเขตทางภูมิศาสตร์
Found in highland forests and woodland of the Ethiopian Highlands and Eritrea. Resident at 1,500-3,200 m.
Diet & Feeding
Feeds on berries, figs, and drupes in East African montane forest. Occasionally takes flowers, buds, and small invertebrates.
สถานะการอนุรักษ์
พฤติกรรมและการผสมพันธุ์
การทำรัง
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 22-23 days. Fledging: 25-26 days.
จำนวนไข่
2
เสียง
เสียงร้อง
Harsh, far-carrying scream with raucous quality; loud grating call repeated several times from forest treetops.
อนุกรมวิทยา
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| อันดับ | Musophagiformes (Turacos) |
| วงศ์ตระกูล | Musophagidae (Turacos) |
| Genus | Tauraco |
| ชนิดพันธุ์ | Tauraco leucotis |
Distribution
White-cheeked Turaco has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Musophagidae family