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violet turaco
(musophaga violacea)
distribution
The tropical forests of West Africa.biological characteristics
The Violet Turaco is approximate 45cm long including a long tail. Their plumage is glossy violet with a yellow forehead, crimson/chestnut crown, and a thick red/orange bill. When in flight they display bright crimson primary flight feathers along each wing. They usually lay two eggs at a time, and young are fully coloured by the time they are one year old.
conservation status
Least Concern (IUCN red data list)factfile
- It feeds on almost all types of fruit and some seeds, and are particularly fond of figs.
- The Violet Turaco has a loud cooroo-cooroo call
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fact file
They are very vocal and often use their calls to maintain territory, attract a mate and to communicate with other owls.