What is "touraco"

turaco \turaco\, turacou \tu*ra"cou\, n. [Cf. F. touraco.] (Zo["o]l.) Any one of several species of large brightly crested birds of the genus Turacus, native of Africa. They eat plantain and are remarkable for the peculiar green and red pigments found in their feathers. [Written also touraco, touracou, and turakoo.]

n. (alternative form of turaco English)

1. n. large brightly crested bird of Africa [syn: turaco, turacou, turakoo]

2. [also: touracos (pl)]