Tauraco Collection

Knysna turaco (Tauraco corythaix) in tree, Kariega Game Reserve, Eastern Cape, South Africa

Green turaco (Tauraco persa) perched on branch, Brufut Forest, The Gambia

White-crowned robin-chat, Cossypha albicapilla (Lesser white-crowned rock thrush, Petrocincla albicapilla). Handcoloured steel engraving by William Lizars after an illustration by William John

Head of the Guinea turaco, Tauraco persa buffoni. Senegal touraco, Corythaix senegalensis. Handcoloured steel engraving by William Lizars after an illustration by William John Swainson from his Birds

Head of the western plantain-eater, Crinifer piscator (Variegated plantain eater, crested plantain eater, Chizoeris variegata)

Red-crested turaco and Narina trogon
Red-crested turaco, Tauraco erythrolophus, and Narina trogon, Apaloderma narina (Trogon narina). Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Rene Primevere Lessons Complements de Buffon, Pourrat Freres

Guinea turaco, Tauraco persa, and Eurasian wryneck, Jynx torquilla. Handcoloured steel engraving by du Casse after an illustration by Varin from Felix-Edouard Guerin-Menevilles Dictionnaire

Red-crested turaco, Tauraco erythrolophus (Touracou pauline, Pauline plantain-eater, Musophaga paulina). Handcoloured engraving from Edward Griffiths The Animal Kingdom by the Baron Cuvier, London

Red-crested turaco, toucan, aracari and toucanet
Red-crested turaco, Tauraco erythrolophus 1, green-billed toucan, Ramphastos dicolorus 2, ivory-billed aracari, Pteroglossus azara 3 and spot-billed toucanet, Selenidera maculirostris

Guinea Turaco (Tauraco persa) wing feather against black background

Purple-crested Turaco (Tauraco porphyreolophus) juvenile perched in a guava tree, Malawi

Knysna turaco, Tauraco corythaix, and violet turaco, Musophaga violacea.. Handcolored copperplate stipple engraving from Dumont de Sainte-Croixs Dictionary of Natural Science: Ornithology, Paris

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Purple / Violet Crested Turaco - sub species (Tauraco porphyreolophus) Date:

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Livingstone's Turaco - perched on branch (Tauraco livingstonii) Date:

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The vibrant world of Tauraco birds comes alive in this captivating collection of images. In the lush Kariega Game Reserve, a Knysna turaco gracefully perches on a tree branch, its colorful plumage blending harmoniously with the surrounding foliage. Meanwhile, in Brufut Forest, The Gambia, a Green turaco strikes an elegant pose on another branch, showcasing its emerald feathers against the backdrop of nature's canvas. As we delve deeper into this avian wonderland, we encounter other fascinating species. The White-crowned robin-chat captivates with its striking appearance and melodious song. Its black and white plumage is adorned with a regal crown-like patch atop its head. Moving on to Guinea turacos, their majestic presence commands attention. With buffoni subspecies boasting an enchanting blend of colors on their heads and bodies that mesmerize all who behold them. Intriguing encounters continue as we witness the western plantain-eater proudly displaying its magnificent head adorned with vibrant hues. And when worlds collide, such as when Red-crested turacos cross paths with Narina trogons or Eurasian birds unite with Guinea turacos - it creates moments of awe-inspiring beauty that remind us how diverse our planet truly is. Feathers become works of art themselves; like the wing feather from a Guinea Turaco set against a dark background - each intricate detail highlighted for admiration. And what could be more breathtaking than witnessing Knysna turacos alongside delicate violets or Purple-crested Turacos perched among guava trees in Malawi? Nature's palette seems endless as these stunning creatures grace our world with their presence. From South Africa to The Gambia and beyond, Tauraco birds bring joy through their vivid colors and graceful movements – reminding us to cherish Earth's remarkable biodiversity at every turn.