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Tauraco leucotis
The White-cheeked Turaco (Tauraco leucotis) is a species of bird in the Musophagidae family. A mid-sized species, it measures about 43 cm (17 in) in length, including a tail of 19 cm (7.5 in), and weighs about 200–315 g (7.1–11.1 oz).[2][3] This species is the most commonly raised turaco in captive conditions.
The White-cheeked Turaco is native to Sudan, South Sudan, Ethiopia and Eritrea, where it is found in Podocarpus and juniper forests in the highland regions.
Spotted in Jurong Bird Park, Singapore.
Spotted on Dec 8, 2013
Submitted on Apr 2, 2014
