Red-crested Turaco

The Red-crested turaco is a medium-sized bird that have a green body with a long tail and a tall, red crest. Their eyes are red and their beak is yellowish-green.
Adult birds can reach a length of 19 to 20 in).
and weigh less than 1 lbs.
They eat fruit, flowers, leaves, termites, seeds, acacia, figs, and even large snails.
These birds have a very restricted range and live only in Angolin subtropical to tropical forests and moist lowlands.

Turacos are the only birds to possess actual red and green pigments in their feathers. The red pigment (turacin) and green pigment (turacoverdin) both contain copper. When you look at most birds, the color you perceive is a reflection produced by their feather structure.

These birds have highly mobile outer toes that can rotate forward or backward.

They use their long tails for balance and their feet are very good at gripping.

These birds produce a call that sounds like "go way" which is why they are often referred to as Go-Away Birds.

They have a beautiful red crest, which stands about 2 in. high when excited.

Turacos are monogamous and they live in flocks up to 30 individuals. During courtship, the males will feed the female. They both build their nest and the male and female take turns sitting on the nest. Once the eggs have hatched, other flock members help the new mother care for the chicks.

These birds may eat berries that are considered highly poisonous to humans.

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