turaco
Crimson-winged African bird
A turaco is a medium-sized African bird with vibrant plumage—often brilliant greens, blues, and reds—and a prominent crest.
Turacos live in forests and woodlands, feeding mainly on fruit.
Their feathers contain unique pigments found in no other birds: turacin (red) and turacoverdin (green).
Also spelled touraco.
Full of varied hues
- vibrantFull of life, intensity
- iridescentShowing shifting spectral colors
- crimsonDeep purplish-red shade
- greenColor of vegetation
violet · blue · pigment · brilliant · vivid · glossy · splendid · radiant
Second-largest continent
- endemicNative to one area
- rainforestWet tropical woodland ecosystem
- tropicalOf hot, humid regions
- habitatOrganism's natural environment
wildlife · conservation · biodiversity · national park · nature reserve · savanna · jungle · ecotourism
Consumer of botanical ovaries
- figsSmall sweet tree fruit
- berriesSmall fleshy fruits
- dietCustomary food consumption
- foragingSeeking wild food sources
seed dispersal · arboreal · plantain · banana · ripe · canopy · feeding · pulp
Capable of becoming erect
- prominentEasily noticed or distinguished
- raisedLifted higher up
- crownSovereign's ornamental headpiece
- tuftCluster joined below
topknot · display · ornamental · feathered · upright · fan-shaped · rounded · helmet
One held by force
- breedingReproductive cultivation of organisms
- aviaryLarge enclosure for birds
- exoticStrikingly unusual, foreign-seeming
- pet tradeBuying and selling animals
ornamental · zoo · birdkeeping · CITES · protected · endangered · enclosure · husbandry
colorful
Full of varied hues
- vibrantFull of life, intensity
- iridescentShowing shifting spectral colors
- crimsonDeep purplish-red shade
green · violet · blue · pigment · brilliant · vivid · glossy · splendid · radiant · striking
Africa
Second-largest continent
- endemicNative to one area
- rainforestWet tropical woodland ecosystem
- tropicalOf hot, humid regions
habitat · wildlife · conservation · biodiversity · national park · nature reserve · savanna · jungle · ecotourism · safari
fruit-eater
Consumer of botanical ovaries
foraging · seed dispersal · arboreal · plantain · banana · ripe · canopy · feeding · pulp · orchard
erectile
Capable of becoming erect
tuft · topknot · display · ornamental · feathered · upright · fan-shaped · rounded · helmet · casque
captive
One held by force
- breedingReproductive cultivation of organisms
- aviaryLarge enclosure for birds
- exoticStrikingly unusual, foreign-seeming
pet trade · ornamental · zoo · birdkeeping · CITES · protected · endangered · enclosure · husbandry · conservation breeding
family
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