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Mandible (Jawbone ) of the Violet Turaco Musophaga violacea (MCZ 340328)

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Phylogenic Position
Aves - Neognathae - Cuculiformes - Musophagidae - Musophaga - Musophaga violacea
Species Description
The Violet Turaco is a very noticeable and conspicuous bird. It is brightly colored with a glossy primary color. It has an orange beak, yellow forehead, and crimson colored crown. This bird is about a foot and a half long and is resident of West Africa. It prefers the tropical climates of the forests found there. The Violet Turaco feeds primarily on fruits and seeds and has exhibited cooperative reproduction behavior among members in captivity. This means that members of the same society of birds care for young that is not their own.
Specimen Information
Species	Musophaga violacea (Violet Turaco)
Element	Mandible (Jawbone )
Specimen Number	MCZ 340328
Sex
Location	West Africa
Geological Age	Recent
Technical Information
Scanner	Konica Minolta Range7
Resolution	40 µm
Number of Data Points	25624
Number of Data Polygons	12821
Date Scanned	June 14, 2012
Scan Technician	Andy Biedlingmaier
Edited By	Jennifer Leavitt
Photographs
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Download Digital Model	Size
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Other Musophaga violacea (Violet Turaco) Elements
Specimen	Element
MCZ 340328	Right Humerus (Right Upper Arm Bone)
MCZ 340328	Left Tarsometatarsus (Left Fused Element Consisting of Ankle and Middle Foot Bones)
MCZ 340328	Left Femur (Left Upper Leg Bone)
MCZ 340328	Right Femur (Right Femur)
MCZ 340328	Left Tibiotarsus and Fibula (Left Middle Leg Bones)
MCZ 340328	Right Tibiotarsus and Fibula (Right Middle Leg Bones)
MCZ 340328	Left Humerus (Left Upper Arm Bone)
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