Known for their bright blue feathers, red and yellow beaks and loud calls, the great blue turaco (Corythaeola cristata) is native to the forests of Central and West Africa. It is the most widespread of the 23 turaco species, with habitats ranging from Sierra Leone to Uganda. Though they are not strong fliers, great blue turacos are able to move nimbly through the rainforest canopy and spend most of their time perched in trees.