About the Violet Turaco
The violet turaco, also known as the violaceous plantain eater, is a large turaco, a group of African otidimorphae.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Musophagiformes |
| Family | Turacos (Musophagidae) |
| Species | Tauraco violaceus |
| Species Codes | viotur1, VITU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Violet Turaco belong to?
The Violet Turaco (Tauraco violaceus) belongs to the Turacos family (Musophagidae), in the order Musophagiformes.
How can I identify the Violet Turaco?
The violet turaco, also known as the violaceous plantain eater, is a large turaco, a group of African otidimorphae....
Where can I report a Violet Turaco sighting?
You can log sightings of Violet Turaco on eBird (ebird.org) using species code viotur1, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Musophagiformes
Order
23
Species in Family
1,580
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