About the Eastern Plantain-eater
The eastern plantain-eater also known as the eastern 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 zonurus |
| Species Codes | easple1, EAPE, EGPE, EPEA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Eastern Plantain-eater belong to?
The Eastern Plantain-eater (Crinifer zonurus) belongs to the Turacos family (Musophagidae), in the order Musophagiformes.
How can I identify the Eastern Plantain-eater?
The eastern plantain-eater also known as the eastern 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 Eastern Plantain-eater sighting?
You can log sightings of Eastern Plantain-eater on eBird (ebird.org) using species code easple1, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Turacos 23 species
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Quick Stats
Musophagiformes
Order
23
Species in Family
506
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