Rwenzori Turaco
Gallirex johnstoni
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Giới Thiệu
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Chiều Dài Sải Cánh | 33,4 cm | 13.1 in |
| Khối Lượng | 239,0 g | 8.43 oz |
Nhận Dạng
Bộ Lông
Yellowbill: yellow bill; plain olive-brown above; pale buff-white below; long graduated brown tail; slender build; African forest
Habitat & Range
Phạm Vi Địa Lý
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.
Tình Trạng Bảo Tồn
Hành Vi & Sinh Sản
Làm Tổ
Nest type: PL.
Số Trứng
1-2
Âm Thanh
Tiếng Hót
Loud, cackling series of harsh notes with nasal quality; raucous calls carrying powerfully through riparian woodland.
Phân Loại Học
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Bộ | Musophagiformes (Turacos) |
| Họ | Musophagidae (Turacos) |
| Genus | Gallirex |
| Loài | Gallirex johnstoni |
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Musophagidae family