A color photo of a White-cheeked Turaco, bird, gliding in midflight. It's head and neck are green, body & tail are gray, wings & beak are red.

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It eats figs, flowers, insects & snails.
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📷 Ayuwat Jearwattanakanok

🌍 White-cheeked turaco (Menelikornis leucotis) The White-cheeked turaco is a mid-sized bird known for its distinctive appearance, with vibrant green plumage, white face and throat patches, and bright red primary wing feathers. It has a long tail and a crest of dark feathers on its head. It feeds primarily on fruit and leaves, and its call is a loud, repetitive "kok-kok-kok." They are often observed in small family groups or pairs. Two subspecies are recognised. Conservation status: Least Concern (IUCN 3.1) Distribution: Native to Sudan, South Sudan, Ethiopia and Eritrea. Class: Aves (Birds) Order: Musophagiformes Family: Musophagidae (Turacos or Lorries) Genus: Menelikornis Species: M. leucotis CC: VDPR 📷: Photo by Marjonhorn via Pixabay

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