What does the Hartlaub's Turaco eat?

The Hartlaub's Turaco's diet shapes where and when you'll find it. Understanding what it eats helps you predict where to look.

Diet overview

Frugivore (primarily fruits, especially figs), supplemented with leaves, flowers, and small invertebrates.

How it forages

Primarily arboreal, foraging in the canopy for fruits. They pluck fruits directly from branches, often hanging upside down to reach them. They are known to consume a wide variety of fruits, with figs (Ficus spp.) being a significant part of their diet. They also consume young leaves, flowers, and occasionally insects.

When it feeds

Diurnal, most active during the early morning and late afternoon.

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