White Cheeked Turaco

Description

White Cheeked Turaco

White Cheeked Turaco is a mid-sized bird with distinctive plumage colour. They have striking red and green plumage with a beautiful crest on their head and a long colourful tail. They are quite agile as they leap from branch to branch or run along limbs in pursuit of fruit. In the heat of the day they spend time basking and pruning in the sun.

Latin Name: Tauraco leycotis

Habitat: Highland evergreen forests

Diet: Fruit and small invertebrates

Lifespan: Up to 12 years

Average Size: Weight: 0.25 kg, Length: 43cm

The White Cheeked (Tauraco leucotis) is a medium-sized bird found in parts of Africa, including Ethiopia, Sudan, and Uganda. It is known for its striking appearance, with bright green plumage, a white cheek patch, and a long, graduated tail. They feed on fruits, seeds, and insects and are often found in forested areas, where they move swiftly among trees using their strong wings.