
The Knysna Turaco , or, in South Africa, Knysna Lourie, is a large turaco, one of a group of African near-passerine 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.. more
Similar species: Turacos, Cuckoos
By Claire Hamilton
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Uploaded Dec 20, 2014. Captured Dec 19, 2014 15:42 in Unnamed Road, South Africa.
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Thank you so much, Claire! Xx Posted one year ago