Knysna Turaco

Knysna Turaco

Tauraco corythaix

Least Concern

Aves · 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