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It runs Google's Perch, a research-grade acoustic model covering nearly 15,000 species. When a call is ambiguous, we say so honestly and let you record a second clip to confirm, rather than guessing.

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Birdsong field guide

Prince Ruspoli's Turaco

Menelikornis ruspolii

An endangered and visually striking forest bird endemic to a small region of southern Ethiopia, characterized by its vibrant green plumage and a distinctive white-tipped crest.

What it sounds like

A series of deep, resonant, rapid croaking notes, often transcribed as 'krow-krow-krow'.

Reference call, compare with what you heard

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Rec. He Wenjin/文进 · EthiopiaCC BY-NC-SA Xeno-canto

Field notes

The species was first discovered in 1892 by Prince Ruspoli, but its exact location remained a mystery for decades because he died before recording it.
It possesses unique copper-based pigments called turacoverdin and turacin, which produce its true green and red colors.
It is known to hybridize with the White-cheeked Turaco in overlapping territories within transitional forest zones.
The population is currently listed as Vulnerable due to its extremely restricted and fragmented range.
Its primary diet consists of high-altitude fruits, particularly those from Juniperus and Ficus tree species.

Habitat

Afromontane juniper forests and acacia-dominated woodlands.

Range

Southern Ethiopia, specifically within the Sidamo and Bale zones.

Similar & commonly confused birds

White-cheeked TuracoMenelikornis leucotis

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