Musophagidae (Turacos)
Order Cuculiformes
23 species in 6 genera

Size: Between 40 cm (White-crested Turaco, Tauraco leucolophus) and 75 cm (Great Blue Turaco, Corythaeola cristata).

Distribution: Afrotropical Region. Resident, some species carry out local movements.

Habitat: Forestal areas, scrubland and savanna.

Feeding: Fruits and invertebrates.

Breeding: Vegetal platform in a tree or bush. 2-3 eggs. Incubation 17-30 days. Nesting period 10-12 days.

Threat status: 2 threatened species (1 Endangered and 1 Vulnerable) [+info]
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Guinea Turaco
Tauraco persa