About the Western Plantain-eater
The western plantain-eater, also known as the grey plantain-eater or western grey plantain-eater, is a large member of the turaco family, a group of large arboreal near-passerine birds restricted to Africa.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Musophagiformes |
| Family | Turacos (Musophagidae) |
| Species | Crinifer piscator |
| Species Codes | wesple1, WPEA, WEPE |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Western Plantain-eater belong to?
The Western Plantain-eater (Crinifer piscator) belongs to the Turacos family (Musophagidae), in the order Musophagiformes.
How can I identify the Western Plantain-eater?
The western plantain-eater, also known as the grey plantain-eater or western grey plantain-eater, is a large member of the turaco family, a group of large arboreal near-passerine birds restricted to Africa....
Where can I report a Western Plantain-eater sighting?
You can log sightings of Western Plantain-eater on eBird (ebird.org) using species code wesple1, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Musophagiformes
Order
23
Species in Family
1,715
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