Wild Birds

White-crested Turacos

White-crested Turacos

The White-crested Turacos, Tauraco leucolophus, is a turaco, a group of African near-passerines.

 

A White-crested Turaco Bird Sitting On A Bird Feeder
A White-crested Turaco Bird Sitting On A Bird Feeder

Description:

The striking White Crested can easily be identified by its white crest, chin, neck, and nape.

Habitat / Distribution:

In Africa, they have a large range and are considered common. They can be found in Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Congo, Kenya, Nigeria, Sudan, and Uganda.

Their preferred habitats include riverine forestry from 100 to 2200m, open woodland, and drier scrub areas.

Close-up Image Of An White-crested Turaco Bird
Close-up Image Of An White-crested Turaco Bird

Diet / Food:

This species feeds on fruits, seeds, leaves, and flowers, as well as the occasional arthropod.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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