White-cheeked Turaco

The White-cheeked Turaco is classified as Least Concern. Does not qualify for a more at risk category. Widespread and abundant taxa are included in this category.

The White-cheeked Turaco (Tauraco leucotis) is a species of bird in the Musophagidae family. It is found in Eritrea, Ethiopia, and Sudan. Its call sounds somewhat like a wild monkey. Tauraco leucotis-20031005.jpg References - * BirdLife International 2004. Tauraco leucotis. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 24 July 2007. More

White-cheeked TuracoThe White-cheeked Turaco (Tauraco leucotis) is a Turaco that is found in humid forests; the highlands in Ethiopia, extreme South East Eritrea and Sudan. Throughout its range, it is commonly found from 2200-3200m, but has been observed at altitudes nearer 800m. Here this turaco frequents forest habitats, generally feeding on fruits and plant material. The species will also take arthropods, and insect-eating has been seen in captivity when pairs are rearing. More

White-cheeked turacos eat a diet of mainly fruit and plants. Occasionally, they also eat insects. Size The average white-cheeked turaco is approximately 43 centimetres (cm) long and weighs between 200 and 315 grams. Location White-cheeked turacos are found in central and South Africa, in countries such as Eritrea, Ethiopia and Sudan. More

This White-cheeked Turaco enjoyed posing, he didn't seem shy of the camera at all. I got quite a few great shots, but this one was my favorite. I love the red around the eyes of these little guys! Oh yeah - Happy Bokeh Wednesday to all my flickr friends! Busch Gardens, Tampa FL This photo has notes. Move your mouse over the photo to see them. More

The white-cheeked turaco was never interested in anything I tried to feed it.\n\nThis is one of the great things about the Discovery Cove aviary. You don't have to pay for a tour to South America or Asia or Africa and hope you get lucky enough to see a bird like this. And this close, too. And you'll get to feed it. Compare the price of Discovery Cove admission to an exotic tour like that and now it appears to get more affordable. More

The White-cheeked Turaco is probably the most common species kept and bred in captivity. It is popular with enthusiasts for its excited, dynamic behaviour and attractive appearance, coupled with an affordable price for captive-bred specimens. Populations in the United Kingdom are now at a level which renders importation unnecessary. CITES II: Not globally threatened. More

The White-cheeked Turaco (Tauraco leucotis) is a species of bird in the Musophagidae family. pets No white-cheeked turaco pets yet! pictures No white-cheeked turaco pictures yet! videos No white-cheeked turaco videos yet! owners No white-cheeked turaco owners yet! blogs No white-cheeked turaco blogs yet! This article is licensed under the GNU Free Documentation License. More