About the Fischer's Turaco
Fischer's turaco is a species of bird in the family Musophagidae. It is found in Coastal East Africa, including Kenya, Somalia, and Tanzania. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest, subtropical or tropical moist montane forest, and arable land. It is threatened by habitat loss and trapping for the wildlife trade.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Musophagiformes |
| Family | Turacos (Musophagidae) |
| Species | Tauraco fischeri |
| Species Codes | fistur1, FITU |
| Conservation | NT Near Threatened |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Fischer's Turaco belong to?
The Fischer's Turaco (Tauraco fischeri) belongs to the Turacos family (Musophagidae), in the order Musophagiformes.
What is the conservation status of the Fischer's Turaco?
The Fischer's Turaco is classified as "Near Threatened" (NT) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Fischer's Turaco?
Fischer's turaco is a species of bird in the family Musophagidae. It is found in Coastal East Africa, including Kenya, Somalia, and Tanzania. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest, subtropical or tropical moist montane forest, and arable land. It is threatened by habi...
Where can I report a Fischer's Turaco sighting?
You can log sightings of Fischer's Turaco on eBird (ebird.org) using species code fistur1, or on iNaturalist.
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