The great blue turaco (Corythaeola cristata) is a bird species of the family Musophagidae. At 70–76 cm (28–30 in) in length, it is the largest species of turaco.[2] It has predominantly grey-blue plumage with an upright blue-black crest around 10 cm (3.9 in) high. The male and female have similar plumage. It is widespread throughout the African tropical rainforest.
^BirdLife International. (2017). Corythaeola cristata (amended version of 2016 assessment). The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2017-1.RLTS.T22688425A111660258.en
^Jones, David. "Great Blue Turaco". turacos.org. Retrieved 10 April 2024.
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