About the Schalow's Turaco
The Schalow's Turaco (Tauraco schalowi) 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 schtur1 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 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?
The Schalow's 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 Schalow's Turaco sighting?
You can log sightings of Schalow's Turaco on eBird (ebird.org) using species code schtur1, 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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