Red-crested Turaco
Tauraco erythrolophus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="tauraco-erythrolophus"></birdfyi-bird>The Red-crested Turaco (Tauraco erythrolophus) is a bird species in the family Musophagidae (turacos), within the order Musophagiformes (turacos). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 34 cm and a weight of 267.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Hakkında
A medium-sized turaco (43-47 cm) found in open woodland and forest edges of Angola and adjacent areas. Green plumage with a prominent red crest tipped white. Crimson wing patches. Frugivore of woodland and forest edge trees. An Angolan near-endemic.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Kanat Açıklığı | 34,0 cm | 13.4 in |
| Ağırlık | 267,5 g | 9.44 oz |
Habitat & Range
Coğrafi Dağılım
Found in open woodland and forest edges of Angola and adjacent areas. An Angolan near-endemic.
Diet & Feeding
Feeds on forest fruits, figs, and berries in Angolan forest canopy. Supplements diet with flowers and occasional insects.
Koruma Durumu
Davranış & Üreme
Yuvalama
Nest type: PL.
Kuluçka Büyüklüğü
2
Ses
Şarkı
Loud, musical call with resonant carrying quality; rich melodic notes echoing through dense West African forest.
Taksonomi
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Takım | Musophagiformes (Turacos) |
| Familya | Musophagidae (Turacos) |
| Genus | Tauraco |
| Türler | Tauraco erythrolophus |
Distribution
Red-crested Turaco has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
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