Rwenzori Turaco
Gallirex johnstoni
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A medium-sized turaco (40-45 cm) endemic to montane forests of the Albertine Rift in East Africa, particularly the Rwenzori Mountains, at 2,100-3,600 m. Dark blue-black plumage with a crimson crest. Frugivore of montane forest. A high-altitude African forest specialist.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Kanat Açıklığı | 33,4 cm | 13.1 in |
| Ağırlık | 239,0 g | 8.43 oz |
Tanımlama
Tuy
Yellowbill: yellow bill; plain olive-brown above; pale buff-white below; long graduated brown tail; slender build; African forest
Habitat & Range
Coğrafi Dağılım
Endemic to montane forests of the Albertine Rift, particularly the Rwenzori Mountains, at 2,100-3,600 m.
Diet & Feeding
Frugivore feeding on figs, berries, and drupes in forest canopy. Occasionally takes flowers, leaves, and small invertebrates.
Koruma Durumu
Davranış & Üreme
Yuvalama
Nest type: PL.
Kuluçka Büyüklüğü
1-2
Ses
Şarkı
Loud, cackling series of harsh notes with nasal quality; raucous calls carrying powerfully through riparian woodland.
Taksonomi
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Takım | Musophagiformes (Turacos) |
| Familya | Musophagidae (Turacos) |
| Genus | Gallirex |
| Türler | Gallirex johnstoni |
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