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Purple-crested Turaco

Tauraco porphyreolophus

Photo by KateBraun
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

A vividly coloured bird, with a purple crest, and bright red wing feathers.

Habitat:

Savanna/woodland

Reference Links:

Swaziland's Birds Database

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (3)
staccyh
Jealous! I've never seen one "in person" before. Nice photos :)

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Mlawula Nature Reserve
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Swaziland Guide

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PublishedMarch 4, 2014

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