Red Crested Turaco by danob
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Description
Red-crested Turaco, as other members of this family, has two copper pigments, “red turacin” and “turacoverdin”, not found in any other birds. In most of birds, these bright colours are produced by diffraction of light on the surface of the feathers, but not so with turacos. These two pigments are closely related to the habitat where the birds are living, and that is of great interest.
Red-crested Turaco is often seen in groups of up to 30 birds, or in pairs. They are gregarious, but shy birds, often remaining in trees. They come to the ground only for drinking and bathing. These poor fliers move easily among the branches from tree to tree at canopy-level.
Red-crested Turaco is monogamous. Turacos are strongly territorial and may remain in family groups for long periods.
Comments (38)
Exquisite, Dan--Thanks!
Oh what a beautiful bird. Amazing coloring. Thanks for the info.
A stunning capture of a very beautiful bird. God Bless.
marvelous capture
What a beautiful and colorful bird and interesting info. Great capture. CC
Beautiful bird and excellent technique!
Very beautiful bird interesting information
So sweet! Great shot and interresting words!
it's a beautiful bird !! thanks for infos about !!
Fantastic bird and presentation, my friend!!!
I have naver seen or hear of this bird.. Beautiful capture.
what a beautiful bird!!!!! FANTASTIC picture!!!!!
wonderful!
What a pretty bird! Interesting info also.
Fascinating bird. Have never seen anything like it :)
Great capture and tasteful postwork mate!
Awesome photo
Excellent shot of this beauty! Interesting information too...
Wonderful bird and capture ! Interesting info !
fantastic capture and presentation
Incredible!!
Beautiful shot of this original looking bird, and the frame really works well- thanks for sharing! :-)
Selina Photography™
Beautiful shot, fascinating colors, textures and presentation... a nature beauty!
Stunning Specimen!
Danny, this is a fantastic capture of this beautiful bird my friend. I've never seen anything as colorful as him before.
what a fabulous capture of this beautiful bird.. never seen one before, thank you!!
A fantastic portrait!!
Isn't he gorgeous with his beautiful colouring. A fabulous capture.
Fantastic shot.
He looks bemused, dear Danny. A wonderful capture of this gorgeous bird. Hugs for all day. DiDi. xx