Turaco Collection

Enchanting
Mathilde Guillemot

Guinea Turacos -Tauraco persa-, adult on tree, native to Africa, captive

Tauraco corythaix (Knysna Turaco or Knysna Lourie), 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon
Tauraco corythaix (Knysna Turaco or Knysna Lourie), 1777-1786. Bird study: Knysna Tourako (Tauraco Corytaix)

African wildlife, lithograph, published in 1897
African wildlife: 1) Gorilla; 2) Chimpanzee (Pan); 3) Mandrill (Mandrillus sphinx); 4) Giraffe; 5) Lesser kudu (Ammelaphus imberbis)

Great blue turaco, Corythaeola cristata. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Rene Primevere Lessons Complements de Buffon, Pourrat Freres, Paris, 1838

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

Two Western grey plantain-eaters (Crinifer piscator) looking at each other, Allahein River, The Gambia

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

Violet turaco (Musophaga violacea) perched on branch, Brufut Forest, The Gambia

Guinea or green turaco, Tauraco persa. (Touraco, Cuculus persa) Handcoloured copperplate engraving of an illustration
FLO4643106 Guinea or green turaco, Tauraco persa. (Touraco, Cuculus persa) Handcoloured copperplate engraving of an illustration by William Hayes from Portraits of Rare

Titlepage with vignette of Guinea turaco and violet turaco
Titlepage with vignette of Guinea turaco, Tauraco persa buffoni, and violet turaco, Musophaga violacea. Handcoloured steel engraving by William Lizars after an illustration by James Stewart

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)

Head of the violet turaco, Musophaga violacea
Head of the violet turaco, Violet plantain eater, Musophaga violacea. Handcoloured steel engraving by William Lizars after an illustration by William John Swainson from his Birds of Western Africa in

Cape bunting, Emberiza capensis (Yellow-bellied bunting, Fringillaria capensis). Handcoloured steel engraving by William Lizars after an illustration by William John Swainson from his Birds of

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

Violet turaco, Musophaga violacea
Violet turaco or violaceous plantain-eater, Musophaga violacea. Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by John Latham from his own A General History of Birds, Winchester, 1822

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

Strange climbing birds (coloured engraving)
998187 Strange climbing birds (coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: From A Bilderbuch fAor KinderA (Picture Book for Children) 1790-1830

Turaco, 1833-39 (coloured engraving)
999748 Turaco, 1833-39 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Dictionnaire pittoresque d histoire naturelle et des phenomAnes de la natureA, 1833-39)

African fauna (colour litho)
3630351 African fauna (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: African fauna. Illustration from Meyers Konversations-Lexicon, c1895.); © Look and Learn

Strike a pose - White-cheeked Turaco
Mathilde Guillemot

Violaceous, from the Birds of the Tropics series (N5) for Allen &
Violaceous, from the Birds of the Tropics series (N5) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands, 1889

Great blue turaco (Corythaeola cristata) in Bigodi wetland santuary, Uganda

Guinea Turaco (Tauraco persa) wing feather against black background

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

Livingstones Turaco (Tauraco livingstonii) found from East down to South Africa

Turaco, Corythaix Persa. From The National Encyclopaedia, Published C. 1890
Turaco, Corythaix Persa. From The National Encyclopaedia, Published C.1890

Knysna Turaco (Tauraco corythaix ) rstricted to South Africa

A beautiful Fischers Turaco in the Amani Nature Reserve, a protected area of 8, 380ha situated in the Eastern Arc of the Usambara Mountains

Musophaga rossae, Rosss turaco, female
Skin of turaco collected by 19th Century naturalist Emin Pasha in Tingasi, Equatorial Africa. 10/08/1883. Original NHM label: Musophaga rossae 1887.9.28.45 Date: 1887

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

Turaco feathers

Grey go-away-bird or Grey lourie -Corythaixoides concolor-, Etosha National Park, Namibia, Africa

Guinea Turaco -Tauraco persa-, adult on tree, native to Africa, captive

Knysna Turaco or Knysna Lourie -Tauraco corythaix-, adult bird perched on tree, Knysna, Eastern Cape, South Africa

Violet Turaco (Musophaga violacea) adult, perched on branch, Shai Hills, Greater Accra Region, Ghana, February

Picture No. 10848066
Purple / Violet Crested Turaco - sub species (Tauraco porphyreolophus) Date:

Picture No. 10848065
Livingstone's Turaco - perched on branch (Tauraco livingstonii) Date:

Guinea Turaco (Tauraco persa) adult pair, perched on branch (captive)

Livingstones Turaco (Tauraco livingstonii) adult, perched on branch, Eastern Cape, South Africa, December

Knysna Turaco (Tauraco corythaix) adult, perched on branch, Knysna, Eastern Cape, South Africa, December

Western Grey Plantain-eater (Crinifer piscator) adult, perched on branch, Gambia, January

Head close-up of a Red-Crested Turaco, showing the bright red, dense crest of fine feathers on the head, small yellow bill, and part of the breast feathers

Side view of a Fischers Turaco leaning forwards while perching on a branch, showing its bright rust-red, dense crest of feathers, two eye stripes, small bill, green plumage, and tail feathers

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Enchanting and captivating, the a stunning bird native to Africa. From the vibrant Guinea Turacos perched on trees to the majestic Great Blue Turaco with its striking crest, these birds are truly a sight to behold. In the Kariega Game Reserve of South Africa, one can spot the Knysna Turaco gracefully resting on a tree branch. Its colorful plumage blends perfectly with the lush surroundings, creating a picturesque scene in Eastern Cape. Traveling back in time, an antique lithograph from 1897 showcases African wildlife at its finest. Amongst them is the magnificent Green Turaco perched high up in Brufut Forest, Gambia. Its emerald feathers glisten under sunlight as it surveys its domain. Not far away, we find another gem - the Violet it also gracing Brufut Forest with its presence. With hues ranging from deep purple to iridescent blue-green, this species adds an ethereal touch to its surroundings. Delving into historical illustrations brings us closer to nature's wonders. A handcolored copperplate engraving by William Hayes depicts both Guinea and Green Turacos from Osterly Park's Menagerie in London during 1794. The intricate details showcase their beauty for all generations to appreciate. As we explore further into West Africa's Allahein River in The Gambia, two Western Grey Plantain-eaters catch each other's gaze amidst their natural habitat. Their curious expressions mirror our own fascination with these unique creatures. Adding diversity to this avian world is the White-crowned Robin-chat fluttering through forests across Africa. While not a turaco itself, it shares habitats and enriches our experience of encountering these enchanting birds. Finally, we come face-to-face with the head of a Guinea Turaco buffoni - every detail meticulously captured for admiration and study alike. This regal bird stands tall among its peers, a symbol of Africa's rich biodiversity.