turaco

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(Zool.) Any one of several species of large brightly crested birds of the genus Turacus, native of Africa. They eat plantain and are remarkable for the peculiar green and red pigments found in their feathers.

Noun

1.

turaco - large brightly crested bird of Africa Synonyms: touraco, turacou, turakoo

cuculiform bird, family Musophagidae, Musophagidae, touraco, turacou, turakoo