#tauraco

Violet Turaco (Tauraco violaceus), family Musophagidae, order Musophagiformes, found in West Africa

A green turaco (Tauraco persa) perches in a tree in Makasutu, Gambia

Common name: Livingstone's Turaco

Scientific name: Tauraco livingstonii

Can be found in: subtropical lowlands of southeastern Africa. Has an isolated population in Burundi, and can also be found in southern Tanzania, eastern and southern Malawi, eastern Zimbabwe, Mozambique and along the subtropical coast of South Africa.

Info: It's a monogamous bird, mating for life and typically laying two (2) eggs per nest. Most of its diet consists of fruit found in tree canopies. The species conservation status is of Least Concern.