White-cheeked Turaco

Menelikornis leucotis

Range & Recent Observations

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About the White-cheeked Turaco

The white-cheeked turaco (Menelikornis leucotis) is a species of bird in the family Musophagidae. It is found in Eritrea, Ethiopia, and South Sudan. A mid-sized species, it measures about 43 cm (17 in) in length, including a tail of 19 cm (7.5 in), and weighs about 200–315 g (7.1–11.1 oz). This species is the most commonly raised turaco in captive conditions.

Source: Wikipedia

Classification

Scientific name: Menelikornis leucotis
Family: Turacos
Order: Musophagiformes

Similar species

Other members of the turacos family recorded in North America — a useful place to start if you are not certain of your identification.

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