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- The population of the bird species Bannerman’s Turaco is deteriorating.
- This is because of habitat loss and the ancient hunting tradition for obtaining these birds’ feathers.
- This bird species is categorized as Endangered in the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.
- There are an estimated 1,500 of these birds in Kilum-Ijim Mountain Forest, situated in northwest part of Cameroon.
- The red and crimson feathers of these birds have significant cultural importance in Cameroon.
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