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White-crested Turaco

Tauraco leucolophus

Description:

Look for a flash of red feathers on the underside of the White-crested Turacos (Tauraco leucolophus) wings as it hops through the trees. All turaco species have these feathers, which they show off during courtship displays. Turacos can fly, but they spend most of their time hopping through the trees of their forest habitat. Their loud calls help them communicate in the dense foliage. Both the female and male turacos sit on the eggs and help rear the chicks. https://brevardzoo.org/animals/australas...

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6 Comments

James McNair
James McNair 9 years ago

Thanks Marta

The MnMs
The MnMs 9 years ago

pretty birdie :-)

James McNair
James McNair 9 years ago

Thank you Bhagya

Bhagya Herath
Bhagya Herath 9 years ago

Beauty....

James McNair
James McNair 9 years ago

Thank you Dilan.....easier to get good shots when they are captive I suppose. But still a gorgeous bird.

Dilan Chathuranga
Dilan Chathuranga 9 years ago

Beautiful......

James McNair
Spotted by
James McNair

Melbourne, Florida, USA

Spotted on Oct 27, 2014
Submitted on Oct 31, 2014

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