Kingdom Animalia Scientific name Crinifer Higher classification Turaco Order Turaco | Family Musophagidae Phylum Chordata Rank Genus | |
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Lower classifications Western plantain‑eater, Eastern plantain‑eater | ||
Western plantain eater in the gambia
The plantain-eaters, Crinifer, are a genus of birds in the turaco family. They are restricted to Africa. They are
These are large noisy and conspicuous birds, but lack the brilliant colours of their relatives. They are mainly grey, with a long tail and an erectile head crest. They feed on fruit, especially figs, seeds and other vegetable matter.
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