The largest member of the Turaco family They live in sub-Saharan Africa, the part of the continent below the Sahara Desert.
This African bird is often found in the tops of tall forest trees. It is strictly Arboreal, which means tree-dwelling. The bird is a very poor flier but an extremely fine climber. It will hang upside down on tree limbs to reach its food at the end of the branches.
Generally, the Great Blue Turaco is 28-30in long with a mass of 2-3 lbs. In the Congo, the Great Blue Turaco is actively hunted for meat and feathers. The blue and yellow tail feathers are prized for making good luck talismans.
Photographed at Discovery Cove, Orlando, FL
This African bird is often found in the tops of tall forest trees. It is strictly Arboreal, which means tree-dwelling. The bird is a very poor flier but an extremely fine climber. It will hang upside down on tree limbs to reach its food at the end of the branches.
Generally, the Great Blue Turaco is 28-30in long with a mass of 2-3 lbs. In the Congo, the Great Blue Turaco is actively hunted for meat and feathers. The blue and yellow tail feathers are prized for making good luck talismans.
Photographed at Discovery Cove, Orlando, FL
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