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When: October 5, 2019

Where: Klein Costa Rica Someren, The Netherlands

These Turacos are, at this zoo, a definite public favorite. They are very attuned to visitors, and personally, we do not (and don't encourage) seeking physical contact with animals, it's obvious these Turacos are used to it.

Luckily, they also enjoyed posing for the camera from a bit more distance

Best part is that they live in the Butterfly zone - those Butterflies in the background are real!

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 Photography - Portegiesje

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Description

When: October 5, 2019

Where: Klein Costa Rica Someren, The Netherlands

These Turacos are, at this zoo, a definite public favorite. They are very attuned to visitors, and personally, we do not (and don't encourage) seeking physical contact with animals, it's obvious these Turacos are used to it.

Luckily, they also enjoyed posing for the camera from a bit more distance

Best part is that they live in the Butterfly zone - those Butterflies in the background are real!

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 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 | WIXsite