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Even though they spend most of their lives above the ground, turacos aren’t great fliers.
ORIGIN:
Western Africa
HABITAT:
Forests
HEIGHT/WEIGHT:
12 oz
Length: 18 in
DIET:
Fruits, seeds and nuts
PREDATORS:
Snakes
NATURAL DEFENSES:
Sharp nails
REPRODUCTION:
21-24 day incubation
THREATS:
Habitat loss
LIFE EXPECTANCY:
Up to 30 yrs in human care
