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When: October 20, 2018

Where: Wildlands Emmen, The Netherlands

I feel kind of bad that, for our obsession with Turacos, we've never actually really tried to photograph either the Violet or Lady Ross.

They have such different looks to them, and it's the green ones that actually struck our fancy first. But this guy was really asking to be photographed, and I think we'd go remiss if we didn't share a photo of one of these pretty ones too

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

Latin name: 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 20, 2018

Where: Wildlands Emmen, The Netherlands

I feel kind of bad that, for our obsession with Turacos, we've never actually really tried to photograph either the Violet or Lady Ross.

They have such different looks to them, and it's the green ones that actually struck our fancy first. But this guy was really asking to be photographed, and I think we'd go remiss if we didn't share a photo of one of these pretty ones too

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

Latin name: 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’s Photography - Portegiesje

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

Leave a comment or approach us via note if you want to use our work as a reference.

More photos from Mouselemur : DeviantArt Gallery | Instagram | Wordpress