White-cheeked turaco
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Menelikornis leucotis

The white-cheeked turaco (Menelikornis leucotis ) is a species of bird in the family Musophagidae. It is found in Eritrea, Ethiopia, and South Sudan. A mid-sized species, it measures about 43 cm (17 in) in length, including a tail of 19 cm (7.5 in), and weighs about 200–315 g (7.1–11.1 oz).This species is the most commonly raised turaco in captive conditions.

Distribution

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The white-cheeked turaco is native to Sudan, South Sudan, Ethiopia and Eritrea, where it is found in Podocarpus and juniper forests in the highland regions.

White-cheeked turaco habitat map
White-cheeked turaco habitat map
White-cheeked turaco
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Habits and Lifestyle

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Seasonal behavior

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References

1. White-cheeked turaco Wikipedia article - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/White-cheeked_turaco
2. White-cheeked turaco on The IUCN Red List site - https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/22688355/95213742

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