About the Purple-crested Turaco
The Purple-crested Turaco (Gallirex porphyreolophus) 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 puctur2 when logging sightings in eBird or other citizen science platforms.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Musophagiformes |
| Family | Turacos (Musophagidae) |
| Species | Gallirex porphyreolophus |
| Species Codes | puctur2, PCTU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Purple-crested Turaco belong to?
The Purple-crested Turaco (Gallirex porphyreolophus) belongs to the Turacos family (Musophagidae), in the order Musophagiformes.
How can I identify the Purple-crested Turaco?
The Purple-crested 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 Purple-crested Turaco sighting?
You can log sightings of Purple-crested Turaco on eBird (ebird.org) using species code puctur2, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Turacos 23 species
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Quick Stats
Musophagiformes
Order
23
Species in Family
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