Knysna Turaco Portrait
by Eva Lechner
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Knysna Turaco Portrait
Artist
Eva Lechner
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Photograph - Photograph
Description
The Knysna turaco (Tauraco corythaix), or, in South Africa, Knysna lourie, is a large turaco, one of a group of African musophagidae birds. It is a resident breeder in the mature evergreen forests of southern and eastern South Africa, and Swaziland. It was formerly sometimes considered to be a subspecies of the green turaco of West Africa. The Livingstone's and Schalow's turacos were once considered subspecies.
This species lays two eggs in a shallow platform nest made from sticks and placed in a tree or clump of creepers.
Within its range, this is an unmistakable bird, although often inconspicuous in the treetops. It is 40–42 cm long, including a long tail. The small but thick orange-red bill and a white line just under the eye contrast with the mainly green plumage. It has a tall green crest, which is tipped with white. The eye is brown and the eye-ring deep red. In flight, Knysna turaco shows conspicuous crimson primary flight feathers. Sexes are similar, but juvenile birds have a shorter crest without the white tips.
The Knysna turaco is usually seen flying between forest trees, or hopping along branches. It feeds on fruit, insects and earthworms. It has a loud kow-kow-kow-kow call.
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February 23rd, 2020
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Gary F Richards
Congratulations on your Top Finish in the contest… YOUR FAVOURITE ADULT BIRD OR BAT! F/L
Brian Tada
Stunning portrait of this magnificent and beautiful bird, Eva, lovely work! Congratulations on your multiple group feature awards! Seen in Poetic Poultry. F/L