Livingstone's Turaco
Livingstone's Turaco
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Livingstone's Turaco is a large and striking turaco species known for its glossy green plumage, a prominent, elongated green crest, and a distinctive flash of red on its primary flight feathers visible in flight.
Where to spot
Distributed across southeastern Africa, including parts of Malawi, Mozambique, South Africa, Tanzania, and Zimbabwe. Prefers evergreen forests, riverine woodlands, and dense thickets.
How to spot
Listen for its loud, resonant 'go-away-go-away' or 'kow-kow-kow' calls. Look for its prominent, spiky crest and the unmistakable flash of crimson in its wings as it makes agile leaps or glides between trees.
When to spot
Active throughout the day. Particularly noticeable during peak feeding times in the morning and late afternoon.
Where to spot
Distributed across southeastern Africa, including parts of Malawi, Mozambique, South Africa, Tanzania, and Zimbabwe. Prefers evergreen forests, riverine woodlands, and dense thickets.
How to spot
Listen for its loud, resonant 'go-away-go-away' or 'kow-kow-kow' calls. Look for its prominent, spiky crest and the unmistakable flash of crimson in its wings as it makes agile leaps or glides between trees.
When to spot
Active throughout the day. Particularly noticeable during peak feeding times in the morning and late afternoon.
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The 'go-away' call of Livingstone's Turaco is often used to refer to them as 'Louries' in southern Africa, a common name for several turaco species due to their calls.
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