About the Ross's Turaco
Ross's turaco or Lady Ross's turaco is a mainly bluish-purple African bird of the turaco family, Musophagidae.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Musophagiformes |
| Family | Turacos (Musophagidae) |
| Species | Tauraco rossae |
| Species Codes | rostur1, ROTU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Ross's Turaco belong to?
The Ross's Turaco (Tauraco rossae) belongs to the Turacos family (Musophagidae), in the order Musophagiformes.
How can I identify the Ross's Turaco?
Ross's turaco or Lady Ross's turaco is a mainly bluish-purple African bird of the turaco family, Musophagidae....
Where can I report a Ross's Turaco sighting?
You can log sightings of Ross's Turaco on eBird (ebird.org) using species code rostur1, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Turacos 23 species
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Quick Stats
Musophagiformes
Order
23
Species in Family
420
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