Wildlife of the World
Puzzle 13 · African Forests and Highlands · Page 28 in print
Great Blue Turaco
The great blue turaco is the largest of the turacos, reaching around 75 centimetres; noisy family flocks travel through the Congo Basin’s canopy eating fruit, leaves, and flowers.
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A great blue turaco perches in a leafy tree.
Species reference for Great Blue Turaco. The photograph does not necessarily show the population or place named in the puzzle.
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A great blue turaco spreads its wings in flight.
Species reference for Great Blue Turaco. The photograph does not necessarily show the population or place named in the puzzle.
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Banana Eater
The turaco family name, Musophagidae, means “banana-eaters”; the name connects this bird to its wider family.
Blue Eggs
Two round, pale blue eggs are laid.
Congo
The great blue turaco's range reaches the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Crest
A bluish-black crest on the crown.
Eye-Rings
Bare turquoise-blue skin rings the eyes of the great blue turaco.
Family Groups
They live in pairs or family groups of up to seven.
Fruit Tree
Several groups gather at a single large fruit tree.
Shoots
Young plant shoots in its diet.
Besides fruit, great blue turacos eat leaves, flowers, buds, shoots and insects.
Stick Nest
Both parents build a stick nest in a tall tree.
Tail Feathers
Its long tail is part of the great blue turaco’s conspicuous appearance and courtship display.
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Treetops
Great blue turacos live in the canopy.
Trill
Its deep call alternates with a softer trill.
Turaco
The turaco family of fruit-eating forest birds.
The great blue is the largest turaco.
Turquoise
A blue-green colour seen on the great blue turaco’s head, wings and tail.
Yellow Bill
The bright yellow bill is red-tipped.
Sources
- Great Blue Turaco (source capture)Wikipedia
- Great Blue Turaco (source capture)Dallas World Aquarium
- Great Blue Turaco (source capture)Wikipedia