Schalow's Turaco
Tauraco schalowi
The Schalow's Turaco (Tauraco schalowi) is a rare turaco found in 10 countries, weighing about 206 g. Schalow's turaco is a frugivorous bird in the family Musophagidae.
About the Schalow's Turaco
Schalow's turaco is a frugivorous bird in the family Musophagidae. This bird's common name and Latin binomial commemorate the German banker and amateur ornithologist Herman Schalow.
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Where it lives
Recorded as a rare visitor in Mozambique.
When to see it
The Schalow's Turaco can be seen all year round, with peak activity in November. It is a resident species across most of its range.
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Quick questions
- What does a Schalow's Turaco look like?
- Schalow's turaco is a frugivorous bird in the family Musophagidae.
- How big is a Schalow's Turaco?
- The Schalow's Turaco is a medium sized bird weighing about 206 g.
- Where can you see a Schalow's Turaco?
- The Schalow's Turaco occurs in 10 countries, including Zambia, Namibia, Kenya, Tanzania and Malawi.
- What birds look similar to a Schalow's Turaco?
- The Schalow's Turaco is most easily confused with the Hartlaub's Turaco, the Livingstone's Turaco and the Black-billed Turaco.
- Is the Schalow's Turaco endangered?
- The Schalow's Turaco is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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