Red-crested
Turaco
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Red-crested Turaco (Tauraco erythrolophus) |
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Red-crested
turacos are monotypic, but allopatric to Bannerman's
Turaco. A striking species, this Turaco is easily identified by its
vivid red crest, white face and yellow beak. They are sometimes known
as "Angolan Turacos". The average Red-crested measures approximately
40-43cm beak to tail, and weighs around 210-325g. Little is known about
the Red-crested Turaco in the wild. Its preferred habitats are, as with
many other species, woodland and forestry where it is able to feed on
available fruits. This species has been very popular among UK enthusiasts
for a number of years, breeding readily in many collections. The species
is now being monitored under a European Stud Book at the Cotswold Wildlife
Park by Louise Peat.
CITES II: Not globally threatened, but clearly insufficiently known. European Red-crested Turaco Holders I am interested in hearing from any aviculturists that hold Red-crested Turacos. In 2006 the European Studbook (ESB) for this species was started and I am now trying to locate all Red-crested Turacos currently in the private sector European wide in an attempt to establish pedigrees for all individuals in order to source new founder birds, bringing in much needed new bloodlines to the ESB. It is now more important than ever to maintain bird species in captivity responsibly to secure the future of captive populations. Any holders interested in working alongside with the ESB to swap bloodlines or husbandry information please contact me. Louise Peat I look forward to hearing from you. Return to Species Page |
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