About the Guinea Turaco
The Guinea Turaco (Tauraco persa) 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 guitur1 when logging sightings in eBird or other citizen science platforms.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Musophagiformes |
| Family | Turacos (Musophagidae) |
| Species | Tauraco persa |
| Species Codes | guitur1, GRTU, GUTU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Guinea Turaco belong to?
The Guinea Turaco (Tauraco persa) belongs to the Turacos family (Musophagidae), in the order Musophagiformes.
How can I identify the Guinea Turaco?
The Guinea 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 Guinea Turaco sighting?
You can log sightings of Guinea Turaco on eBird (ebird.org) using species code guitur1, or on iNaturalist.