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When: October 2, 2022

Where: Klein Costa Rica Someren, the Netherlands

We hoped to get a decent good-bye with the Turacos before the zoo would close forever at the end of the month. Too bad the Turacos did net got the memo We had to work so hard in order to get a good look, never mind an okay photo of them But happy with this one

Species: Violet Turaco or Violaceous Plantain-Eater (Violette toerako)

Latin name: Tauraco Violaceus (formerly Musophaga Violacea)

Originates from West Africa.

Current status: Least Concern

Did you know:

…They are unmistakable birds, often shy and inconscipious in their treetop habitat.

…Their plumage is a glossy violet, hence the name, except for the yellow forehead, chestnut-red crown, white ear coverts and the orange-red bill. When it flies, the inside of the wings is red, just like in most Turacos.

…Though locally common and not considered endangered, they do suffer from the illegal pet trade.

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Description

When: October 2, 2022

Where: Klein Costa Rica Someren, the Netherlands

We hoped to get a decent good-bye with the Turacos before the zoo would close forever at the end of the month. Too bad the Turacos did net got the memo We had to work so hard in order to get a good look, never mind an okay photo of them But happy with this one

Species: Violet Turaco or Violaceous Plantain-Eater (Violette toerako)

Latin name: Tauraco Violaceus (formerly Musophaga Violacea)

Originates from West Africa.

Current status: Least Concern

Did you know:

…They are unmistakable birds, often shy and inconscipious in their treetop habitat.

…Their plumage is a glossy violet, hence the name, except for the yellow forehead, chestnut-red crown, white ear coverts and the orange-red bill. When it flies, the inside of the wings is red, just like in most Turacos.

…Though locally common and not considered endangered, they do suffer from the illegal pet trade.

© Mouselemur Photography • Portegiesje

Our work is copyrighted. Do not reproduce, copy edit, publish, transmit or upload in any way without our written permission.

Send us a note or chat message if you want to use our work as a reference.

Find us: Mouselemur on DeviantArt | Mouselemur’s zoo photos on Instagram | Mouselemur’s other photos on Instagram | Mouselemur on Facebook | Mouselemur on Vero

Visit our website: WIXsite

Shop: high-quality photos for references WildlifeReferencePhotos | merchandise on RedBubble