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The Knysna turaco (''Tauraco corythaix''), or, in South Africa, Knysna lourie, is a large turaco, one of a group of African near-passerine birds. It is a resident breeder in the mature evergreen forests of southern and eastern South Africa, and Swaziland. It was formerly sometimes considered to be a subspecies of the green turaco of West Africa. The Livingstone's and Schalow's turacos were once considered subspecies.〔Roberts 6〕 This species lays two eggs in a shallow platform nest made from sticks and placed in a tree or clump of creepers. Within its range, this is an unmistakable bird, although often inconspicuous in the treetops. It is 40–42 cm long, including a long tail. The small but thick orange-red bill and a white line just under the eye contrast with the mainly green plumage. It has a tall green crest, which is tipped with white. The eye is brown and the eye-ring deep red. In flight, Knysna turaco shows conspicuous crimson primary flight feathers. Sexes are similar, but juvenile birds have a shorter crest without the white tips. The Knysna turaco is usually seen flying between forest trees, or hopping along branches. It feeds on fruit, insects and earthworms. It has a loud ''kow-kow-kow-kow'' call. ==Images== Tauraco corythaix 2.jpg|At Birds of Eden, in the Eastern Cape Tauraco corythaix -Knysna, Western Cape Province, South Africa-8.jpg|At Knysna, in the Western Cape Tauraco corythaix.jpg|The vivid plumage is still an effective camouflage in its native habitat Tauraco corythaix MHNT 226 Jardin des Plantes de Paris.jpg|Eggs of ''Tauraco corythaix'' MHNT 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Knysna turaco」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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