About the Western Plantain-eater
The Western Plantain-eater (Crinifer piscator) 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 wesple1 when logging sightings in eBird or other citizen science platforms.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Musophagiformes |
| Family | Turacos (Musophagidae) |
| Species | Crinifer piscator |
| Species Codes | wesple1, WPEA, WEPE |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Western Plantain-eater belong to?
The Western Plantain-eater (Crinifer piscator) belongs to the Turacos family (Musophagidae), in the order Musophagiformes.
How can I identify the Western Plantain-eater?
The Western Plantain-eater 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 Western Plantain-eater sighting?
You can log sightings of Western Plantain-eater on eBird (ebird.org) using species code wesple1, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Turacos 23 species
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Quick Stats
Musophagiformes
Order
23
Species in Family
1,635
iNat Observations
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