The green turaco (Tauraco persa) is native to parts of Central and Western Africa and inhabits savannah and forested areas. Turacos are unique because they are the are the only family of birds (Musophagidae) that produce their own green (turacoverdin) and red (turacin) pigments; both of which contain copper. They are frugivorous and consume fruits and plant materials. They have a lifespan of five to ten years but have been known to live up to 30 in captivity. They are mature at two years and produce two to three eggs and both sexes take it in turns to incubate the eggs for two to three weeks. The green turaco is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List but with a decreasing population trend that is believed to be due to the pet trade.
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