About the Red-crested Turaco
The Red-crested Turaco (Tauraco erythrolophus) 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 rectur1 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 erythrolophus |
| Species Codes | rectur1, RCTU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Red-crested Turaco belong to?
The Red-crested Turaco (Tauraco erythrolophus) belongs to the Turacos family (Musophagidae), in the order Musophagiformes.
How can I identify the Red-crested Turaco?
The Red-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 Red-crested Turaco sighting?
You can log sightings of Red-crested Turaco on eBird (ebird.org) using species code rectur1, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Turacos 23 species
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Quick Stats
Musophagiformes
Order
23
Species in Family
246
iNat Observations
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