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turakoo

turakoo

9.9
A large bird from Africa with bright green feathers and a crest
  • noun
  • /tʊrəˈku/
  • South African
: turaco
  • The striking green feathers on the turakoo make it easy to spot in the treetops.

Examples

  • Our guide pointed out a turakoo perched near the riverbank during the safari.

  • A researcher recorded the call of a turakoo to study communication between forest birds.

  • The turakoo is known for its vibrant colors.

  • Did you see the turakoo at the zoo?

  • Our guide pointed out a turakoo perched near the riverbank during the safari.

  • The striking green feathers on the turakoo make it easy to spot in the treetops.

  • A researcher recorded the call of a turakoo to study communication between forest birds.

Synonyms

turaco
vsturakoo
  • South African
1 9.9

A large African bird with bright feathers and a tall crest

is a plain natural description without scientific family details
touraco
vsturakoo
  • South African
1 9.9

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

focuses on the visible crest rather than scientific family details
turacou
vsturakoo
  • South African
9.9

A large African bird with bright feathers and a tall crest

focuses on vivid crest appearance rather than flight strength

Surface Forms

turakoo singular
turakoos plural

Etymology

Turakoo is best remembered by thinking of the African bird turaco, which has a bright crest and vivid colors. So a turakoo is a large, brightly crested bird native to Africa.