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ForestPlatform nestMedium · 250 g
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Measurements: Length: 16 in (40 cm) Weight: males 8.11-9.49 oz (230-269 g); females 8.01-9.98 oz (227-283 g) These green-bodied turacos have a white-tipped reddish crest, a black belly, and red primaries. They also feature green-blue wings and a dark blue-green tail. The red skin around their eyes is margined in front by a white line that extends to its bright red bill, and below by a small black patch also bordered by a white line that extends to below its ear-coverts. Their white eye stripes and red orbital skin help to distinguish them from the more common red-crested turaco. Voice: The song of the Fischer's turaco is described as a series of loud growls where the rising notes commence slowly and progress as a series of up to 12 identical notes.
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When to see the Fischer's Turaco
One bar for each month, and every month is filled: this bird is recorded here in all twelve. The wide bar is October, the month with the most records.
Where to see the Fischer's Turaco
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About the Fischer's Turaco
Fischer's turaco is a species of bird in the family Musophagidae. It is found in Coastal East Africa, including Kenya, Somalia, and Tanzania. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest, subtropical or tropical moist montane forest, and arable land. It is threatened by habitat loss and trapping for the wildlife trade.
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Easily confused with
White-crested TuracoTauraco leucolophusThis distinctive bird has glossy, bluish-black upperparts which contrast markedly with its white crest, cheeks, neck and throat.
Red-crested TuracoTauraco erythrolophusThe red-crested turaco weighs 210-325 g and is 45–50 cm long.
Bannerman's TuracoTauraco bannermaniBannerman's turaco grows to a length of 43 cm (17 in).
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