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VIOLET TURACO (Musophaga violacea) The Violet Turaco is a large turaco, a group of African near-passerines. A resident breeder in the forests of tropical west Africa. These are unmistakable birds, although often inconspicuous in the treetops. 45 cm long, including a long tail. Plumage is glossy violet except for the thick red bill, yellow forehead and chestnut crown. In flight, Violet Turaco’s crimson primary flight feathers contrast with the violet plumage. This species is a common breeder in climax forest with plentiful tall trees. It feeds on fruit, especially figs, and some seeds. Violet Turaco has a loud cooroo-cooroo call. It is also called a violaceous plantain-eater. Fact Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Violet_Turaco Other photos you may enjoy: Green or Guinea Turaco Victorian Crowned Pigeon Bird of Paradise —- purpleraven: AFRICAN TURACO—Explored May 25 (by a walk on the wild side nature photography)

VIOLET TURACO (Musophaga violacea)

  • The Violet Turaco is a large turaco, a group of African near-passerines.
  • A resident breeder in the forests of tropical west Africa.
  • These are unmistakable birds, although often inconspicuous in the treetops.
  • 45 cm long, including a long tail.
  • Plumage is glossy violet except for the thick red bill, yellow forehead and chestnut crown.
  • In flight, Violet Turaco’s crimson primary flight feathers contrast with the violet plumage.
  • This species is a common breeder in climax forest with plentiful tall trees.
  • It feeds on fruit, especially figs, and some seeds.
  • Violet Turaco has a loud cooroo-cooroo call.
  • It is also called a violaceous plantain-eater.

Fact Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Violet_Turaco

Other photos you may enjoy:

Green or Guinea Turaco

Victorian Crowned Pigeon

Bird of Paradise

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purpleraven:

AFRICAN TURACO—Explored May 25 (by a walk on the wild side nature photography)

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    the feathers on this bird are beautiful
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