Great Blue Turaco - Corythaeola cristata

Length 2.3-2.5 ft (71.1-76.2 cm)
Weight M: 1.9-2.1 lb (857-949 g), F: 1.8-2.7 lb (822-1231 g)
Clutch Size 2
Chicks at birth Altricial
IUCN Conservation Status Least Concern
Continents:AF
     

The Great Blue Turaco is an African bird. It is the largest of the turaco species and is hunted for its feathers and meat.

Adult
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03/25/2012 - San Diego Zoo, San Diego, CA
03/25/2012 - San Diego Zoo, San Diego, CA
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12/09/2013 - San Diego Zoo, San Diego, CA
12/09/2013 - San Diego Zoo, San Diego, CA
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12/09/2013 - San Diego Zoo, San Diego, CA
12/09/2013 - San Diego Zoo, San Diego, CA
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Has just defecated
02/12/2013 - San Diego Zoo, San Diego, CA
Has just defecated
02/12/2013 - San Diego Zoo, San Diego, CA
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03/06/2016 - San Antonio Zoo, TX
03/06/2016 - San Antonio Zoo, TX
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02/15/2013 - San Diego Zoo, San Diego, CA
02/15/2013 - San Diego Zoo, San Diego, CA

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