Knob-billed Duck
Sarkidiornis melanotos
Red-crested turaco
Tauraco erythrolophus
Despite its beautiful red crest, its emerald green plumage makes it difficult to spot in the foliage. It is often his hoarse cry that betrays him! At hatching, the chicks are black and color around 30 days.
Habitat
Forests and edges bordered by watercourses
Feed
Fruits, berries, seeds and insects (occasional)
Classification
Class
Birds
Scientific Name
Tauraco erythrolophus
Conservation status
IUCN: LC - Least Concern (2016)
EAZA: BSE
Some Figures
Weight
270 g
Incubation
24 days
2 eggs
Head Height
43 cm
Discover Also
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Geronticus eremita
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