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White-cheeked turaco

White-cheeked turaco

Scientific Name: Tauraco leucotis leucotis

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Turacos make a crude nest out of large amounts of twigs. It is not very well constructed and resembles a large pigeon’s nest, 2 to 3 rounded eggs are laid, both of the parents take it in turns to incubate them.

Natural Habitat

Sudan and Ethiopia

Diet

Fruits including juniper berries and podocarpus.

Full body view of a White-Cheeked Turaco perched on a branch at Paultons Park with long dark tail visible
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