About the Purple-crested Turaco
The purple-crested turaco or, in South Africa, the purple-crested loerie, is a species of bird in the turaco clade with an unresolved phylogenetic placement. Initial analyses placed the purple-crested turaco in the family Musophagidae, but studies have indicated that these birds do not belong to this family and have been placed in the clade of turacos with an unresolved phylogeny. It is the National Bird of the Kingdom of Eswatini, and the crimson flight feathers of this and related turaco species are important in the ceremonial regalia of the Swazi royal family.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Musophagiformes |
| Family | Turacos (Musophagidae) |
| Species | Gallirex porphyreolophus |
| Species Codes | puctur2, PCTU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Purple-crested Turaco belong to?
The Purple-crested Turaco (Gallirex porphyreolophus) belongs to the Turacos family (Musophagidae), in the order Musophagiformes.
How can I identify the Purple-crested Turaco?
The purple-crested turaco or, in South Africa, the purple-crested loerie, is a species of bird in the turaco clade with an unresolved phylogenetic placement. Initial analyses placed the purple-crested turaco in the family Musophagidae, but studies have indicated that these birds do not belong to thi...
Where can I report a Purple-crested Turaco sighting?
You can log sightings of Purple-crested Turaco on eBird (ebird.org) using species code puctur2, or on iNaturalist.
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