Purple-crested Turaco

Gallirex porphyreolophus

Least Concern

The Purple-crested Turaco is a green forest and woodland bird with a vivid purple crest and crimson flight feathers. It lives in riverine forest, thickets, and wooded edges, feeding heavily on fruit. It is not globally threatened.

Family

Musophagidae

Group

Turacos

Range

Purple-crested Turaco Range — Woodlands and riverine forests of southeastern Africa

Population

≈ Unknown

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