Violet Turaco.
02nd January 2024
The Violet Turaco and the Green Turaco have similar habits, they both frequent tree canopies and they are as expected fruit eaters. The Violet, however, is more frequently seen because it is slightly more confiding. They both have really gorgeous crimson underwings, visible only in flight.
Relaxing on the loungers in the gardens of our lodge with a cold beer in the late afternoon, with my camera at the ready – just in case, is very pleasant indeed.
We could look up at an extensive Fig – like tree and identify various species of birds coming in to eat. Bearded Barbet, unbelievably Hooded Vultures, and Fork-tailed Drongos etc.
Infrequently, but nevertheless quite regularly, Violet Turacos flew in and stayed for ten minutes or so, but getting a shot was still difficult because of the extensive leaf cover. They were nearly always obscured, but I managed to isolate a bird once or twice – lovely to see them!
Relaxing on the loungers in the gardens of our lodge with a cold beer in the late afternoon, with my camera at the ready – just in case, is very pleasant indeed.
We could look up at an extensive Fig – like tree and identify various species of birds coming in to eat. Bearded Barbet, unbelievably Hooded Vultures, and Fork-tailed Drongos etc.
Infrequently, but nevertheless quite regularly, Violet Turacos flew in and stayed for ten minutes or so, but getting a shot was still difficult because of the extensive leaf cover. They were nearly always obscured, but I managed to isolate a bird once or twice – lovely to see them!