Overview
The white-cheeked turaco (Menelikornis leucotis) is a species of bird in the family Musophagidae. It is found in Eritrea, Ethiopia, and South Sudan. A mid-sized species, it measures about 43 cm (17 in) in length, including a tail of 19 cm (7.5 in), and weighs about 200–315 g (7.1–11.1 oz).
This species is the most commonly raised turaco in captive conditions.
This species is the most commonly raised turaco in captive conditions.
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White-cheeked Turaco (Tauraco leucotis) at Weltvogelpark Walsrode (Walsrode Bird Park, Germany)Olaf Oliviero Riemer · CC BY-SA 3.0
References
- GBIF Auto Sync GBIF
- Wikipedia — White-cheeked turaco Wikipedia
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