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A green turaco of central Africa with a diagnostic black bill, seen along the forest trails up to Sine Camp.
A green turaco with a diagnostic black bill; the green breast is rounded (not pointed as in Schalow's Turaco) and has white tips (not plain green as in Guinea Turaco). The central African race schuettii has bluer upperparts and a black rump; the East African eminii is greener above with a green rump.
Its loud call is one of the distinctive features of the forest. Where its range overlaps with the Rwenzori Turaco, it responds aggressively to that species' call.
An endemic to sub-Saharan Africa, resident in the forests of central Africa, Congo, Rwanda, Burundi, western Kenya and Uganda. In the Rwenzori Mountains National Park it is seen along the trails from 1,830 m to 2,500 m — from the wooden bridge all the way to Sine Camp and on to the riverside.
Like other turacos it feeds mainly on fruit and, to a lesser extent, leaves, buds and flowers, occasionally taking small insects, snails and slugs.
Nests two to three metres above the ground, building a platform of twigs and laying two eggs. Both parents defend the territory and share incubation duties.
Territorial — it stays within its range and both sexes defend it. Can be seen along our trails above 1,830 m (not beyond 2,500 m) all year, though it is shy and often hides in dark, thick foliage, coming into the open depending on food.
Our guides know where to find it along the Kilembe Trail. Let us build a trek around the birds you most want to see.