Black-billed Turaco
Tauraco schuettii
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The black-billed turaco is a medium-sized turaco, an endemic family to sub-Saharan Africa. It is a resident breeder in the forests of central Africa, found in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda, West Kenya, Burundi, Rwanda and South Sudan.
The black-billed turaco (Tauraco schuettii) is a medium-sized turaco, an endemic family to sub-Saharan Africa. It is a resident breeder in the forests of central Africa, found in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda, West Kenya, Burundi, Rwanda and South Sudan.
Description
The bird is 40 cm (16 in) long; ranging in weight from 199–272 g (7.0–9.6 oz). Adult similar to green turaco, distinguished by small all-black bill and rounded whitish crest. It lays two eggs in a platform of twigs around 3 to 5 m (9.8 to 16.4 ft) above the ground. Both the male and female defend a territory and share incubation duties.
Its call is a distinctive feature of the forests of the Congo, a resonant kwah khaw kwah. In areas where its range overlaps with the Rwenzori turaco it will aggressively respond to the calls of that species.
It is a widespread species and is not threatened globally (CITES II).
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Distribution
Taxonomy
- Order
- Musophagiformes
- Family
- Musophagidae
- Genus
- Tauraco
- Conservation status
- Least concern
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6 illustrations of Tauraco schuettii (Black-billed 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 Mickey Samuni-Blank (CC BY-SA 3.0), from Wikimedia Commons.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Tauraco schuettii (Black-billed Turaco) endangered?
- The IUCN Red List places Tauraco schuettii, commonly known as the Black-billed Turaco, in the «Least concern» category. «Least concern» means it is not currently threatened.
- Where does Tauraco schuettii (Black-billed Turaco) live?
- Tauraco schuettii (Black-billed Turaco) is found in Africa.
- What family does Tauraco schuettii (Black-billed Turaco) belong to?
- Tauraco schuettii (Black-billed Turaco) belongs to the family Musophagidae, in the order Musophagiformes.
- What colour is Tauraco schuettii (Black-billed Turaco)?
- The plumage of Tauraco schuettii (Black-billed Turaco) combines these colours: Green.
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