Guinea Turaco

Tauraco persa

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Aves · Musophagiformes · Musophagidae

About

The Guinea turaco, also known as the green turaco or green lourie, is a species of turaco, a group of African otidimorph birds. It formerly included the Livingstone's, Schalow's, Knysna, black-billed and Fischer's turacos as subspecies.

Fun Fact

Guinea turacos contain turacoverdin — the only truly green pigment found in any bird. Most 'green' birds achieve the colour through feather structure, but turaco green is genuine pigment that washes out in alkaline water.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Tropical forests and gallery forests

Diet

Frugivore

Lifespan

5-9 years

Threats

Wildfire
Deforestation

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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