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Violet Turaco Tauraco violaceus

Status.

Category E

Native Range

Africa. West Africa; Senegal and Guinea eastwards to Nigeria and southwards to include Ivory Coast and Ghana.

Conservation Status

Least Concern

British Occurrence

NBN atlas has 12 records as at end 2024. Map Here.

Where to see Violet Turaco in captivity

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