Great Blue Turaco
Corythaeola cristata
Least Concern
The Great Blue Turaco is the largest turaco species, with stunning blue, green, and yellow feathers. Found in African rainforests, these beautiful birds move through the treetops with an unusual, bouncing walk.
Turacos are the only birds that have true green and red pigments in their feathers (in most birds, these colors are created by light reflection). Their red feathers actually contain copper!
Size
About the size of a small chicken
Large (40-60 cm)
Wingspan: 75 cm
Weight: 1000 g
Colors
blue
green
yellow
red
Habitat
forest
Diet
berries
Fun Facts
- ✨They're the only birds with true green pigment in their feathers!
- ✨Their red feathers contain actual copper!
- ✨They can run along branches like squirrels.
- ✨Baby turacos have tiny claws on their wings for climbing.
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Great news! This bird is doing well. There are lots of them in the wild, and they have safe places to live and find food.
Population trend: decreasing 📉