Amazing Crested Turaco | The Wildlife

Meet the White-cheeked Turaco (Tauraco leucotis) Native to the highland forests of East Africa, this striking bird is known for its brilliant green plumage, crimson wing feathers, and the white patch that gives it its name. 🌿 Turacos are unique among birds because their vivid green and red colors come from true pigments (turacoverdin and turacin), not just light reflection like in parrots or hummingbirds. 🔊 Their loud “kow-kow” calls echo through the canopy, and they play an important role in