About the Schalow's Turaco
Schalow's turaco is a frugivorous bird in the family Musophagidae. This bird's common name and Latin binomial commemorate the German banker and amateur ornithologist Herman Schalow.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Musophagiformes |
| Family | Turacos (Musophagidae) |
| Species | Tauraco schalowi |
| Species Codes | schtur1, SCTU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Schalow's Turaco belong to?
The Schalow's Turaco (Tauraco schalowi) belongs to the Turacos family (Musophagidae), in the order Musophagiformes.
How can I identify the Schalow's Turaco?
Schalow's turaco is a frugivorous bird in the family Musophagidae. This bird's common name and Latin binomial commemorate the German banker and amateur ornithologist Herman Schalow....
Where can I report a Schalow's Turaco sighting?
You can log sightings of Schalow's Turaco on eBird (ebird.org) using species code schtur1, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Musophagiformes
Order
23
Species in Family
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