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Violet Turoco

Scientific name: Musophaga violacea
Order: Cuculiformes
Family: Musophagidae

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The Violet Turaco is a resident of the forests of tropical west Africa and is common in climax forests with plentiful tall trees. It feeds on fruit, especially figs, and some seeds.

Canon EOS 30D ,Canon EF 300mm f/4L IS USM
1/160s f/4.0 at 300mm iso800 full exif

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