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Tauraco persa
A regal west African bird.
Seen at the Key West Butterfly and Nature Conservatory, where it lives with dozens of tropical butterflies and birds, including flamingos.
The guinea/green turaco is distinguished from the Knysna turaco because its crest is not tipped white and the lower body is brown with a violet hue.
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Thanks so much for letting me know of the nomination, Ashley!
Your spotting has been nominated for the Spotting of the Week. The winner will be chosen by the Project Noah Rangers based on a combination of factors including: uniqueness of the shot, status of the organism (for example, rare or endangered), quality of the information provided in the habitat and description sections. There is a subjective element, of course; the spotting with the highest number of Ranger votes is chosen. Congratulations on being nominated!
Thank you both for your comments! It is quite a lovely bird to see.
"Regal" is right. What a beauty. Thanks Mauna.
What a gorgeous bird. Beautiful spotting, Mauna.