Fischer's Turaco (Tauraco fischeri)
About the Fischer's Turaco
Fischer's turaco (Tauraco fischeri) is a species of bird in the family Musophagidae. It is found in Coastal East Africa, including Kenya, Somalia, and Tanzania. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest, subtropical or tropical moist montane forest, and arable land. It is threatened by habitat loss and trapping for the wildlife trade. The common name and scientific name of this bird commemorate the 19th century German explorer of East Africa Gustav Fischer. This bird is also known as East African red-crested lourie. Measurements: Length: 16 in (40 cm) Weight: males 8.11-9.49 oz (230-269 g); females 8.01-9.98 oz (227-283 g) These green-bodied turacos have a white-tipped reddish crest, a black belly, and red primaries. They also feature green-blue wings and a dark blue-green tail.
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We only publish recordings we may use commercially, because this site is supported by ads. xeno-canto lists 30 recordings for this species: 3 CC BY-NC-ND · 2 CC BY-NC-SA. None of them permits commercial use, so there is no player here — the page is kept as a profile so the bird is not missing from the guide.
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Listed as recorded in Kenya, Tanzania in the xeno-canto catalogue.
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