Red-crested turaco

                            Red-crested turaco

The red-crested turaco (Tauraco erythrolophus) is a turaco, a group of African near-passerines. It is a frugivorous bird endemic to western Angola. Its call sounds somewhat like a jungle monkey.

It weighs 211-327 grams and is 45-50 centimetres long.It looks similar to the Bannerman's turaco, but differs in crest and face colors. Both sexes are similarThey are seen in flocks of up to 30 birds, or in pairs. They usually remain in trees, only coming down to eat or drinkRed-crested turacos are monogamous. Both mates build a flimsy nest 5 to 20 meters above the ground in dense foliage. After laying eggs, both birds incubate the eggs. The young leave the nest at 4-5 weeks old