About the Prince Ruspoli's Turaco
The Prince Ruspoli's Turaco (Menelikornis ruspolii) is a species of bird in the Turacos family (Musophagidae), within the order Musophagiformes. This family contains 23 recognized species worldwide.
Use the eBird species code prrtur1 when logging sightings in eBird or other citizen science platforms.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Musophagiformes |
| Family | Turacos (Musophagidae) |
| Species | Menelikornis ruspolii |
| Species Codes | prrtur1, PRTU, RUTU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Prince Ruspoli's Turaco belong to?
The Prince Ruspoli's Turaco (Menelikornis ruspolii) belongs to the Turacos family (Musophagidae), in the order Musophagiformes.
How can I identify the Prince Ruspoli's Turaco?
The Prince Ruspoli's Turaco is a member of the Turacos family. Check field guides or upload a photo to our AI Bird Identifier for help.
Where can I report a Prince Ruspoli's Turaco sighting?
You can log sightings of Prince Ruspoli's Turaco on eBird (ebird.org) using species code prrtur1, or on iNaturalist.