Bird · GBIF taxon 2475212
Eastern Plantain-eater
Crinifer zonurusAlso known as Eastern Grey Plantain-eater, Eastern Gray Plantain-eater
Eastern plantain-eaters bound through upper canopy branches with floppy wingbeats and conspicuous tail-flashing, frequently gathering in noisy small parties. Their loud, nasal calls echo across open woodlands and suburban gardens, announcing their presence long before they are seen. Despite their common name, these grey turacos feed mostly on wild figs and berries rather than plantains, using stout greenish beaks to pluck fruit.
ArborealFrugivoreAfrican
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Least ConcernConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXLeast ConcernRed List categories, explained →
Diet & prey
- Figs
- Berries
- Tree shoots
Predators
- Raptors
- Snakes
- Monkeys
ThreatsLocal habitat degradation and clearing of fruiting trees
HabitatsSavanna, riverine woodland, open forest, cultivation, and urban gardens
Life span10–15 years
Classification
- OrderMusophagiformes
- FamilyMusophagidae
- GenusCrinifer
- SpeciesCrinifer zonurus
Range data is not available yet.
Interaction riskLow
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- Why interaction risk is low
- Safe to observe at a normal distance.
Responsible observation
- Audio Cues: Listen for a loud, harsh call that sounds like nasal laughing or barking chatter.
- Observation: Scan the tops of fruiting fig trees in savannas and parklands where small groups gather.
Close Relative (c) Christoph Moning, some rights reserved (CC BY) · cc-by
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