About the Great Blue Turaco
The great blue turaco is a bird species of the family Musophagidae. At 70–76 cm (28–30 in) in length, it is the largest species of turaco. It has predominantly grey-blue plumage with an upright blue-black crest around 10 cm (3.9 in) high. The male and female have similar plumage. It is widespread throughout the African tropical rainforest.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Musophagiformes |
| Family | Turacos (Musophagidae) |
| Species | Corythaeola cristata |
| Species Codes | grbtur1, GBTU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Great Blue Turaco belong to?
The Great Blue Turaco (Corythaeola cristata) belongs to the Turacos family (Musophagidae), in the order Musophagiformes.
How can I identify the Great Blue Turaco?
The great blue turaco is a bird species of the family Musophagidae. At 70–76 cm (28–30 in) in length, it is the largest species of turaco. It has predominantly grey-blue plumage with an upright blue-black crest around 10 cm (3.9 in) high. The male and female have similar plumage. It is widespread th...
Where can I report a Great Blue Turaco sighting?
You can log sightings of Great Blue Turaco on eBird (ebird.org) using species code grbtur1, or on iNaturalist.
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