About Turacos

Overview

The Turacos are a family of birds (Latin: Musophagidae) within the order Turacos. Worldwide the family includes about 5 genera and 23 species. Its members are primarily distributed across Africa. Notable genera include Tauraco, Crinifer, Gallirex. Musophagiformes are the turacos and plantain-eaters, 23 species of colourful, fruit-eating birds of sub-Saharan African forests and woodlands.

Classification

Family: Musophagidae (Turacos); Order: Turacos; about 5 genera and 23 species.

Distribution

Primarily across Africa.