About the Great Blue Turaco
The Great Blue Turaco (Corythaeola cristata) is a species of bird in the Turacos family (Musophagidae), within the order Musophagiformes. This family contains 23 recognized species worldwide.
Use the eBird species code grbtur1 when logging sightings in eBird or other citizen science platforms.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Musophagiformes |
| Family | Turacos (Musophagidae) |
| Species | Corythaeola cristata |
| Species Codes | grbtur1, GBTU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Great Blue Turaco belong to?
The Great Blue Turaco (Corythaeola cristata) belongs to the Turacos family (Musophagidae), in the order Musophagiformes.
How can I identify the Great Blue Turaco?
The Great Blue Turaco is a member of the Turacos family. Check field guides or upload a photo to our AI Bird Identifier for help.
Where can I report a Great Blue Turaco sighting?
You can log sightings of Great Blue Turaco on eBird (ebird.org) using species code grbtur1, or on iNaturalist.