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turacou

turacou

9.9
A large African bird with bright feathers and a tall crest
  • noun
  • /ˈtʊrəˌku/
  • South African
: turaco
  • A flock of turacous flew over the river, their crests glowing in the sunlight.

Examples

  • The forests of East Africa are home to the colorful turacou.

  • The turacou is known for its vibrant green feathers.

  • Bird enthusiasts visited the reserve hoping to spot a rare turacou among the trees.

  • Have you ever seen a turacou in the wild?

  • Bird enthusiasts visited the reserve hoping to spot a rare turacou among the trees.

  • The forests of East Africa are home to the colorful turacou.

  • The turacou is known for its vibrant green feathers.

Synonyms

turaco
vsturacou
  • South African
1 9.9

A large African bird with bright feathers and a tall crest

emphasizes strong flight as a main feature rather than family classification
touraco
vsturacou
  • South African
1 9.9

A large African bird with bright red and green feathers and a crest

focuses on strong flight rather than color uniqueness
turakoo
vsturacou
  • South African
9.9

A large bird from Africa with bright green feathers and a crest

highlights strong flight more than appearance or native status

Surface Forms

turacou singular
turacous plural

Etymology

Turacou probably comes from a local African name, often written turaco, that European travelers used when they first saw these bright birds. Because the name comes from the birds' home, it helps you remember that a turacou is a large, bright-crested African bird with vivid feathers and strong flight.