Great Blue Turaco
Corythaeola cristata
Least ConcernAves · Musophagiformes · Musophagidae
About
The great blue turaco is a bird species of the family Musophagidae. At 70–76 cm (28–30 in) in length, it is the largest species of turaco. It has predominantly grey-blue plumage with an upright blue-black crest around 10 cm (3.9 in) high. The male and female have similar plumage. It is widespread throughout the African tropical rainforest.
Fun Fact
At 70–76 cm (28–30 in) in length, it is the largest species of turaco.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Ranges from Guinea in the west, and east across the sub-Saharan nations to the Imatong Mountains in South Sudan; it also occurs in Uganda, Tanzania and western Kenya, south to the Democratic Republic of Congo and Angola.
Diet
To be updated
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance