White-cheeked Turaco
White-cheeked Turaco (<em>Menelikornis leucotis</em>) is a species of Turacos (<em>Musophagidae</em>) in the order Turacos.
Overview
White-cheeked Turaco (Menelikornis leucotis) is a species of Turacos (Musophagidae) in the order Turacos. A striking green turaco with white cheek patches, a dark crest and red around the eye; endemic to the highland forests of Ethiopia and Eritrea; feeds on fruit in the canopy.
Scientific Classification
Genus: Menelikornis; binomial: Menelikornis leucotis; authority: (Rüppell, 1835). Typical size: 40-43cm. Average lifespan: 10-20 years.
Distribution
Breeding range: Africa.
Conservation Status
This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.
Remarks
No additional remarks recorded.
