About the White-crested Turaco
The white-crested turaco is a bird in the family Musophagidae, a group of African otidimorph birds. The white-crested turaco is native to riverine forest and woodland in a belt between eastern Nigeria and western Kenya. It is a common species with a wide range and the International Union for Conservation of Nature has assessed it as being of "least concern".
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Musophagiformes |
| Family | Turacos (Musophagidae) |
| Species | Tauraco leucolophus |
| Species Codes | whctur2, WCTU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the White-crested Turaco belong to?
The White-crested Turaco (Tauraco leucolophus) belongs to the Turacos family (Musophagidae), in the order Musophagiformes.
How can I identify the White-crested Turaco?
The white-crested turaco is a bird in the family Musophagidae, a group of African otidimorph birds. The white-crested turaco is native to riverine forest and woodland in a belt between eastern Nigeria and western Kenya. It is a common species with a wide range and the International Union for Conserv...
Where can I report a White-crested Turaco sighting?
You can log sightings of White-crested Turaco on eBird (ebird.org) using species code whctur2, or on iNaturalist.
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