Ruspoli's Turaco
Tauraco ruspolii
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Ruspoli's turaco, also known as Prince Ruspoli's turaco, is a species of bird in the family Musophagidae. It is endemic to southern Ethiopia where its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical dry forests. It is threatened by habitat loss.
Ruspoli's turaco (Menelikornis ruspolii), also known as Prince Ruspoli's turaco, is a species of bird in the family Musophagidae. It is endemic to southern Ethiopia where its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical dry forests. It is threatened by habitat loss.
Taxonomy
The species was first collected by Eugenio Ruspoli in either 1892 or 1893, but due to his subsequent death, the location and date of this find remain unknown. However, his collection was examined by T. Salvadori, who named the bird in his honor.
Habitat
Prince Ruspoli's Turaco, also known as Tauraco ruspolii, is primarily found in juniper (Juniperus) woodland accompanied by dense evergreen undergrowth near Arero and Wadera. However, it is believed that this elusive bird species has a preference for drier forest edges, acacia-conifer woodland, and mixed broadleaf scrub. It typically inhabits elevations ranging from 1250 to 1860 meters above sea level.
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Taxonomy
- Order
- Musophagiformes
- Family
- Musophagidae
- Genus
- Tauraco
- Conservation status
- Near threatened
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6 illustrations of Tauraco ruspolii (Ruspoli's Turaco) in different styles, true to its real plumage. Shown watermarked; the art pack includes the high-resolution originals, ready to print.
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Illustrations based on the photograph by Henrik Grønvold (Public domain), from Wikimedia Commons.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Tauraco ruspolii (Ruspoli's Turaco) endangered?
- The IUCN Red List places Tauraco ruspolii, commonly known as the Ruspoli's Turaco, in the «Near threatened» category. «Near threatened» means it is not threatened yet, but is close to becoming so.
- Where does Tauraco ruspolii (Ruspoli's Turaco) live?
- Tauraco ruspolii (Ruspoli's Turaco) is found in Africa.
- What family does Tauraco ruspolii (Ruspoli's Turaco) belong to?
- Tauraco ruspolii (Ruspoli's Turaco) belongs to the family Musophagidae, in the order Musophagiformes.
- What colour is Tauraco ruspolii (Ruspoli's Turaco)?
- The plumage of Tauraco ruspolii (Ruspoli's Turaco) combines these colours: Green.
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