Violet Turaco
Musophaga violacea
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A large, spectacular turaco (48-50 cm) found in West African forests from Senegal to Cameroon. Brilliant glossy violet-purple plumage with a large red bill and bright crimson wing patches. Frugivore of forest canopy. One of the most vibrantly colored African birds.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| طول الجناح | 42,0 cm | 16.5 in |
| الوزن | 360,0 g | 12.70 oz |
التعرف
الريش
Raffles's Malkoha: green above; pale buff below; red-tipped bill; bare red orbital skin; long graduated dark tail; Asian malkoha
Habitat & Range
النطاق الجغرافي
Found in West African forests from Senegal to Cameroon. Resident in lowland and gallery forest.
Diet & Feeding
Frugivore feeding on figs, berries, and drupes in West African forest. Occasionally takes flowers, leaves, and small invertebrates.
حالة الحفاظ
السلوك والتكاثر
التعشيش
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 25-26 days.
عدد البيض في الوضع
1-2
الصوت
الغناء
Loud, deep booming call with resonant quality; powerful low-frequency notes carrying impressively across forest.
التصنيف
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| الرتبة | Musophagiformes (Turacos) |
| الفصيلة | Musophagidae (Turacos) |
| Genus | Musophaga |
| الأنواع | Musophaga violacea |
Distribution
Violet Turaco has been recorded in 2 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Musophagidae family