Black-billed Turaco
Tauraco schuettii
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<birdfyi-bird slug="tauraco-schuettii"></birdfyi-bird>The Black-billed Turaco (Tauraco schuettii) is a bird species in the family Musophagidae (turacos), within the order Musophagiformes (turacos). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 33.3 cm and a weight of 238.2 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Hakkında
A medium-sized turaco (40-42 cm) found in lowland forests of Central Africa from Cameroon to Uganda. Glossy blue-black plumage with green body, white face markings, and crimson wing patches. Frugivore of primary forest canopy. Named after the German ornithologist Moritz Schütt.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Kanat Açıklığı | 33,3 cm | 13.1 in |
| Ağırlık | 238,25 g | 8.40 oz |
Habitat & Range
Coğrafi Dağılım
Found in lowland forests of Central Africa from Cameroon to Uganda and DRC. Resident in primary forest.
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
2
Ses
Şarkı
Loud, far-carrying musical call; rich resonant notes with clear quality echoing through highland East African forest.
Taksonomi
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Takım | Musophagiformes (Turacos) |
| Familya | Musophagidae (Turacos) |
| Genus | Tauraco |
| Türler | Tauraco schuettii |
Distribution
Black-billed Turaco has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Musophagidae family