Violet Turaco (Tauraco violaceus)
About the Violet Turaco
The violet turaco, also known as the violaceous plantain eater (Tauraco violaceus, syn.: Musophaga violacea), is a large turaco, a group of African otidimorphae. These are unmistakable birds, but shy and often inconspicuous in the treetops. They are approximately 48 cm (19 in) long, including a long tail and a 4 cm (1.6 in) bill. They boast a winglength of 21 cm (8.3 in) and weigh approximately 360 g (13 oz). The plumage is glossy violet, except for the yellow forehead, chestnut crown and white ear coverts; the bill is thick and red. In flight, the violet turaco's crimson primary flight feathers contrast with the violet plumage. The red colour in the wings is typical of turacos.
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We only publish recordings we may use commercially, because this site is supported by ads. xeno-canto lists 7 recordings for this species: 3 CC BY-NC-SA · 1 CC BY-NC-ND. None of them permits commercial use, so there is no player here — the page is kept as a profile so the bird is not missing from the guide.
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Listed as recorded in Ghana, Senegal in the xeno-canto catalogue.
Other birds you can hear here
- African CuckooCuculus gularisrecording
- African Pied WagtailMotacilla aguimprecording
- Black-crowned TchagraTchagra senegalusrecording
- Black-winged StiltHimantopus himantopusrecording
- Bronze MannikinSpermestes cucullatarecording
- Brown IlladopsisIlladopsis fulvescensrecording
These are the birds recorded alongside it, not close relatives — the site holds no other member of its genus or family yet.