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Central Africa
Lady Ross' Turaco
The call of this bird sounds like "g'way" and it is often called the "go away bird." Touracos are social birds, moving in small, noisy flocks. Mated pairs build their nest together, but once the chicks hatch other flock members assist in caring for the chicks.
HABITATEvergreen forests and wooded valleys
DIET Plants, fruit and insects
LIFE Expectancy5-9 years
The national animal symbols for Belize are the keel-billed toucan and the Baird's tapir.











