TNPSC Thervupettagam

Bannerman’s Turaco

October 15 , 2022 774 days 543 0
  • 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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