Guinea Turca Observation
The Guinea Turaco is found living in the forests and savannas of Central and Southern Africa.
The Guinea Turaco is the only species of birds that will have true red or green feathers. When you observe other species of birds what you see is a reflection that occurs because of their feather structure. The Turaco's red and green pigment contain copper. You can put a red or green feather in water, and the water will turn pink or green.
The Guinea Turaco has a crest that is 2 inches tall and is quite attractive. They are mostly green with a tail that is long, and their eyes are red, and so is their beak. They are 19 to 20 inches long and will weigh less than 1 pound.
They like to eat fruit, flowers, leaves and termites, seed pods, acacia, …show more content…
The female Guinea Turaco will lay 2 to 3 eggs. The male and female Guinea Turaco will sit on the eggs until they hatch which usually takes 21 to 24 days. Other birds in the group will help the female care for the babies. The babies can fly when they are 4 weeks old. They will sometimes leave the nest when they are 6 weeks old.
It is not known for sure if they are endangered.
You will find the Red-crested Turaco living in the forests and savannas of Africa.
The Red-crested Turaco is on the large size. They are colorful and have a long tail. Their crest is bright red, and they have white on their face. Their beak is yellow. Their body is mainly green. They are 45 to 50cm long and weigh 210 to 325g.
They will eat fruit, flowers, leaves, termites, seeds, figs, and snails.
They will build their nest 3 to 5 meters above the ground out of twigs and plants. The female will lay 2 to 3 eggs, and the male and female will sit on the eggs for 21 to 24 days until they hatch. The babies will fledge when they are 4 weeks old.
They will live in groups of 30 or more birds.
The Red-crested Turaco is so plentiful in Africa they are considered pests. They are not
The Guinea Turaco is the only species of birds that will have true red or green feathers. When you observe other species of birds what you see is a reflection that occurs because of their feather structure. The Turaco's red and green pigment contain copper. You can put a red or green feather in water, and the water will turn pink or green.
The Guinea Turaco has a crest that is 2 inches tall and is quite attractive. They are mostly green with a tail that is long, and their eyes are red, and so is their beak. They are 19 to 20 inches long and will weigh less than 1 pound.
They like to eat fruit, flowers, leaves and termites, seed pods, acacia, …show more content…
The female Guinea Turaco will lay 2 to 3 eggs. The male and female Guinea Turaco will sit on the eggs until they hatch which usually takes 21 to 24 days. Other birds in the group will help the female care for the babies. The babies can fly when they are 4 weeks old. They will sometimes leave the nest when they are 6 weeks old.
It is not known for sure if they are endangered.
You will find the Red-crested Turaco living in the forests and savannas of Africa.
The Red-crested Turaco is on the large size. They are colorful and have a long tail. Their crest is bright red, and they have white on their face. Their beak is yellow. Their body is mainly green. They are 45 to 50cm long and weigh 210 to 325g.
They will eat fruit, flowers, leaves, termites, seeds, figs, and snails.
They will build their nest 3 to 5 meters above the ground out of twigs and plants. The female will lay 2 to 3 eggs, and the male and female will sit on the eggs for 21 to 24 days until they hatch. The babies will fledge when they are 4 weeks old.
They will live in groups of 30 or more birds.
The Red-crested Turaco is so plentiful in Africa they are considered pests. They are not