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Great Blue Turaco

Scientific name: Corythaeola cristata
Order: Cuculiformes
Family: Musophagidae

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The great blue turaco is the largest turaco, generally ranging from 70-75 cm in length with a mass between 822-1231 grams. It is a bird from the tropical forests of West Africa, feeding on fruit, leaves, and flowers.

Canon EOS 10D ,Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM
1/80s f/4.0 at 200mm iso400 with Flash full exif

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