Fischer's Turaco - Tauraco fischeri

Length 1.3 ft (40.0 cm)
Weight M: 8.1-9.5 oz (230-269 g), F: 8.0-10.0 oz (227-283 g)
Clutch Size 2
Chicks at birth Altricial
IUCN Conservation Status Near Threatened
Continents:AF
     

Fischer's Turaco is found in Africa in Kenya, Somalia and Tanzania. They primarily eat fruit but will also eat flower buds, and young plant shoots.

Adult
Picture/image of Fischer's Turaco
04/15/2013 - Houston Zoo, Texas
04/15/2013 - Houston Zoo, Texas

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