White-cheeked turaco
Menelikornis leucotis
ok. 42,5 cmDorosły ptak
total length
total length
wzdłuż osi ciała · od końca dzioba do końca ogonaMeasurement: side
- Mass
- 200–315 gDorosłe osobniki
White-cheeked turaco — size comparison
The white-cheeked turaco lives in East African mountain forests and scrub. Pale cheek patches stand out against the dark face. Strong feet securely grasp branch
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wzdłuż osi ciała · od końca dzioba do końca ogonaReference values · details in the profiles
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approx. 42.5 cm
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White-cheeked turaco — size comparison — facts and sources
The white-cheeked turaco lives in East African mountain forests and scrub. Pale cheek patches stand out against the dark face. Strong feet securely grasp branches, supporting agile travel through the canopy.
It eats fruit, buds and small invertebrates. Pairs or groups are most often encountered visiting successive food-producing trees.