Western Plantain-eater
Crinifer piscator
The Western Plantain-eater (Crinifer piscator) is a uncommon turaco found in 20 countries, weighing about 370 g. The western plantain-eater, also known as the grey plantain-eater or western grey plantain-eater, is a large member of the turaco family, a group of large arboreal near-passerine birds restricted to Africa.
About the Western Plantain-eater
The western plantain-eater, also known as the grey plantain-eater or western grey plantain-eater, is a large member of the turaco family, a group of large arboreal near-passerine birds restricted to Africa.
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Where it lives
Recorded as a rare visitor in United Arab Emirates.
When to see it
The Western Plantain-eater 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 Western Plantain-eater look like?
- The western plantain-eater, also known as the grey plantain-eater or western grey plantain-eater, is a large member of the turaco family, a group of large arboreal near-passerine birds restricted to Africa.
- How big is a Western Plantain-eater?
- The Western Plantain-eater is a large sized bird weighing about 370 g.
- Where can you see a Western Plantain-eater?
- The Western Plantain-eater occurs in 20 countries, including Nigeria, the Gambia, Ghana, Senegal and Côte d’Ivoire.
- What birds look similar to a Western Plantain-eater?
- The Western Plantain-eater is most easily confused with the Eastern Plantain-eater.
- Is the Western Plantain-eater endangered?
- The Western Plantain-eater is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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