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Primary Traits
264.7 g
0 m - 1,850 m
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Record section
Identity and Taxonomy
Scientific identity, taxonomic placement, and source lineage.
Scientific name
Gallirex porphyreolophus
English name
Purple-crested Turaco
Order
Musophagiformes
Family
Musophagidae
Genus
Gallirex
Species
porphyreolophus
Data source
HBW4, BOTW, D07
Record section
Conservation and Range
Threat status and geographic distribution signals.
Conservation status
Least Concern
Range restricted
No
Island endemic
No
Biogeographic realm
Afrotropical
Latitudinal zone
Tropical-Temperate
Record section
Measurements
Mass and elevation values from the stored record.
Minimum female mass
218 g
Maximum female mass
328 g
Minimum male mass
225 g
Maximum male mass
303 g
Minimum unsexed mass
216 g
Maximum unsexed mass
298 g
Average mass
264.7 g
Minimum elevation
No data
Typical lower elevation
0 m
Typical upper elevation
1,850 m
Maximum elevation
No data
Elevation range
1,850 m
Typical elevation
925 m
Record section
Ecology
Habitat, diet, and specialization profile.
Primary habitat
Woodland
Habitat breadth
6
Primary diet
Fruit
Diet breadth
1
Diet specialization index
1.22
Record section
Behavior and Reproduction
Breeding, nesting, incubation, and social traits.
Social behavior
No data
Mating system
Monogamous
Cooperative breeding
No data
Nest type
Platform
Nest substrate
Tree
Minimum broods per year
No data
Maximum broods per year
No data
Minimum clutch size
2
Maximum clutch size
3
Incubating sex
Both
Minimum incubation period
22 d
Maximum incubation period
23 d
Minimum fledging period
38 d
Maximum fledging period
No data
Nest parasitism
No data
Average clutch size
2.5
Average fledging period
38 d
Record section
Mobility and Flight
Flight ability and movement pattern.
Flight status
Flies
Mobility patterns
Irregular/Nomadic, Sedentary