About the Rwenzori Turaco
The Rwenzori turaco is a bird in the family Musophagidae. It is native to the Albertine Rift montane forests.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Musophagiformes |
| Family | Turacos (Musophagidae) |
| Species | Gallirex johnstoni |
| Species Codes | ruwtur2, RWTU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Rwenzori Turaco belong to?
The Rwenzori Turaco (Gallirex johnstoni) belongs to the Turacos family (Musophagidae), in the order Musophagiformes.
How can I identify the Rwenzori Turaco?
The Rwenzori turaco is a bird in the family Musophagidae. It is native to the Albertine Rift montane forests....
Where can I report a Rwenzori Turaco sighting?
You can log sightings of Rwenzori Turaco on eBird (ebird.org) using species code ruwtur2, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Turacos 23 species
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Quick Stats
Musophagiformes
Order
23
Species in Family
37
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