[5] A single white-cheeked turaco has been living wild in east London (Leytonstone and South Woodford).
It has survived the climate and potential predators for at least seven years and appears to be living in harmony with native species.
was sighted in Langton Green, Kent and has caused much interest to the residents, being featured in the village magazine.
[6] Sightings in East London have continued into 2017 with the turaco seen in January enjoying scraps under bird feeders in residential gardens near Wanstead Park and in July flying around the treetops in Bushwood.
This white cheeked turaco is ringed and has been nicknamed Mr Hopkins by some locals of the city's Penylan district.