questionedithistorytranslationsCurrent version This is the accepted version. added by Ninjai April 11, 2018, 1:07 p.m. What is responsible for the red coloration of turacos? turacinultramarineturacoverdinlycopeneTuracin is a naturally occurring red pigment discovered in 1869. It is found only in the turacos bird family, as other birds derive their red coloration from carotenoids (bright and orange-reds) or phaeomelanins (rusty and brownish-reds).NinjaiShare and bring new players to the game!0Very uninterestingToo difficultPoorly writtenIncorrect or questionableCorrect this questionwikipedia → Turacin1Very interesting! wikipedia → Turacinreach: rather globalbirdschemistryVotes +1 Very interesting! Piper Perabo Acceptable misanthrope Acceptable olorion