Knysna Turaco
Tauraco corythaix
Conservation Status
Least ConcernAves · Musophagiformes · Musophagidae
About
The Knysna turaco, or, in South Africa, Knysna loerie, is a large turaco, one of a group of African musophagidae birds. It is a resident breeder in the mature evergreen forests of southern and eastern South Africa, and Eswatini. It was formerly sometimes considered to be a subspecies of the green turaco of West Africa. The Livingstone's and Schalow's turacos were once considered subspecies.
Fun Fact
It is a resident breeder in the mature evergreen forests of southern and eastern South Africa, and Eswatini.
Quick Facts
Habitat
To be updated
Diet
Feeds on fruit, insects and earthworms.
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance
External Data Sources
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