About the Violet Turaco
The Violet Turaco (Tauraco violaceus) 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 viotur1 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 violaceus |
| Species Codes | viotur1, VITU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Violet Turaco belong to?
The Violet Turaco (Tauraco violaceus) belongs to the Turacos family (Musophagidae), in the order Musophagiformes.
How can I identify the Violet Turaco?
The Violet 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 Violet Turaco sighting?
You can log sightings of Violet Turaco on eBird (ebird.org) using species code viotur1, 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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