The Schalow’s Turaco Tauraco schalowi, is a bright green, medium sized turaco with a long, white-tipped crest. It is found in a few African countries, comprising mainly of Zambia, Angola, and Kenya. Its status in the wild is of least concern, although in UK aviculture it’s becoming more scarce.
Being a frugivorous species, in the wild adults eat mostly fruit and plant matter, whilst chicks have been found to be fed a more insect-based diet. In captivity, most keepers use a diet of chopped up fruit and supplementary pellets. Care should be taken not to feed the Schalow’s Turaco, along with other turaco species, fruit high in iron such as grapes, as this runs the risk of iron storage disease.
Breeding often occurs in a basket or open fronted box placed high in the aviary. 2-3 eggs are laid in a nest made of twigs with both parents caring for the youngsters. During breeding season, males will often chase females, so large flights with space for females to hide are necessary.
Go back Introduction PromoStronger • Together • for Aviculture
Membership
Membership is open to all. When membership levels allow, we will print our magazines. In the meantime, our membership rate reflects the digital-only output.