Red-crested Turaco
Tauraco erythrolophus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="tauraco-erythrolophus"></birdfyi-bird>Giới Thiệu
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Chiều Dài Sải Cánh | 34,0 cm | 13.4 in |
| Khối Lượng | 267,5 g | 9.44 oz |
Nhận Dạng
Bộ Lông
Scale-feathered Malkoha: scaly-patterned feathers; dark green above; buff below; bare red orbital skin; long dark tail; scaled texture
Habitat & Range
Phạm Vi Địa Lý
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.
Tình Trạng Bảo Tồn
Hành Vi & Sinh Sản
Làm Tổ
Nest type: PL.
Số Trứng
2
Âm Thanh
Tiếng Hót
Loud, musical call with resonant carrying quality; rich melodic notes echoing through dense West African forest.
Phân Loại Học
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Bộ | Musophagiformes (Turacos) |
| Họ | Musophagidae (Turacos) |
| Genus | Tauraco |
| Loài | Tauraco erythrolophus |
Distribution
Red-crested Turaco has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
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