About Tauraco erythrolophus (Vieillot, 1819)
Taxonomy and Size
The red-crested turaco (Tauraco erythrolophus, first described by Vieillot in 1819) weighs 210 to 325 grams and measures 45 to 50 centimeters in total length.
Identification
It closely resembles Bannerman's turaco, but can be distinguished by differences in the color of its crest and face.
Sexual Dimorphism
Male and female red-crested turacos have similar appearances.
Mating System
This species is monogamous.
Nest Construction
Both mating partners work together to build a flimsy nest, placed 5 to 20 meters above the ground in dense foliage.
Incubation
After the female lays eggs, both adult birds take turns incubating them.
Fledging Age
Young red-crested turacos leave the nest when they are 4 to 5 weeks old.
