Knysna Turaco is a photograph by Eva Lechner which was uploaded on October 1st, 2019.
Knysna Turaco
The Knysna turaco (Tauraco corythaix), or, in South Africa, Knysna lourie, is a large turaco, one of a group of African musophagidae birds. It is a... more
by Eva Lechner
Title
Knysna Turaco
Artist
Eva Lechner
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Photograph - Photograph/artistic Photography
Description
The Knysna turaco (Tauraco corythaix), or, in South Africa, Knysna lourie, is a large turaco, one of a group of African musophagidae birds. It is a resident breeder in the mature evergreen forests of southern and eastern South Africa, and Swaziland. It was formerly sometimes considered to be a subspecies of the green turaco of West Africa. The Livingstone's and Schalow's turacos were once considered subspecies.
This species lays two eggs in a shallow platform nest made from sticks and placed in a tree or clump of creepers.
Within its range, this is an unmistakable bird, although often inconspicuous in the treetops. It is 40–42 cm long, including a long tail. The small but thick orange-red bill and a white line just under the eye contrast with the mainly green plumage. It has a tall green crest, which is tipped with white. The eye is brown and the eye-ring deep red. In flight, Knysna turaco shows conspicuous crimson primary flight feathers. Sexes are similar, but juvenile birds have a shorter crest without the white tips.
The Knysna turaco is usually seen flying between forest trees, or hopping along branches. It feeds on fruit, insects and earthworms. It has a loud kow-kow-kow-kow call.
Artistic photography by Eva Lechner
Contest winner:2nd tied place in the Contest All Art-October 2019
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October 1st, 2019
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Comments (14)
Don Columbus
Congratulations Eva, your work is Featured in "A Birding Group - Wings" I invite you to place it in the group's "2019 Featured Image Archive" Discussion!! L/Tweet
Maria Hunt
Proud little Turaco..Congratulations on your 2nd place tie in the ALL ART Contest, Eva. f/l
Mary Lynn Giacomini
Gorgeous capture of this unique bird.....outstanding photography and editing work Eva! L/F
Don Columbus
Congratulations Jan, your work is Featured in "A Birding Group - Wings" I invite you to place it in the group's "2019 Featured Image Archive" Discussion!! L/Tweet
John M Bailey
Congratulations on your feature in the Fine Art America Group "Images That Excite You!" Sharing on Twitter.