Bird · GBIF taxon 2475233
Hartlaub's Turaco
Tauraco hartlaubiAlso known as Black-crested Turaco
Hartlaub's turaco is a striking frugivore endemic to the high-canopy montane forests of East Africa. Its brilliant violet-blue back, deep crimson wing feathers, and prominent white patch in front of the red-ringed eye make it distinctive among canopy birds. Living in pairs or small family groups, these energetic birds bounce deftly along mossy branches and communicate with loud, guttural barking calls.
FrugivorousArborealVibrant
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Least ConcernConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXLeast ConcernRed List categories, explained →
Diet & prey
- Wild figs
- Juniper berries
- Caterpillars
Predators
- Crowned Eagle
- Martial Eagle
- Genets
ThreatsHabitat loss from mountain forest clearing and local trapping
HabitatsMontane evergreen forests, highland forest edges, and wooded valleys
Life span10–15 years in the wild
Size / weightNot available
Classification
- FamilyMusophagidae
- SpeciesTauraco hartlaubi
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
- Listen for calls: Locate birds by listening for loud, rhythmic, guttural barking echoes through the canopy.
- Scan high branches: Look for brilliant flashes of crimson flight feathers as they leap through dense crowns.
- Use optics: Keep a respectful distance with binoculars, as they retreat quickly into thick foliage when startled.
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