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Bright Colored Mystery Bird

Bright Colored Mystery Bird

I finally got it identified. This is a Purple-crested Turaco. They are found in Southern Africa (and of course in Zoos) THere are many different species each...
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I finally got it identified. This is a Purple-crested Turaco. They are found in Southern Africa (and of course in Zoos) THere are many different species each with its own beautiful coloration.

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NIKON D5100

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Aperture f/5.6 ISO 400 Shutter 1/80

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Jul, 2014

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