Violet Turaco (Musophaga violacea) photo
An adult perched in the canopy stretching its left wing.
- Recorded 15 October 2008
- Added to IBC 2 years 4 weeks ago
- Steve Garvie
- Locality Abuko Nature Reserve, Abuko, Western Division, The Gambia (Monotypic species).
Rating
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- 3.5An adult bird ...The Gambia, Dec 2009
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All true Turacos have a large patch of red wing pigmentation which is often hidden on perched birds. Whilst the red pigmentation in all other birds is based on carotenoids Turacos uniquely have a porphyrin-based pigment -Turacin which can be seen in this image.