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Purple-crested Turaco

Tauraco porphyreolophus

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Found in Norway.

🇳🇴 Norway

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (สัตว์)
Phylum
Chordata (สัตว์มีแกนสันหลัง)
Class
Aves (นก)
Order
Musophagiformes (Musophagiformes)
Family
Musophagidae
Genus
Tauraco
Species
Tauraco porphyreolophus (Purple-crested Turaco)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ズグロエボシドリ
Chinese 紫冠蕉鵑
Spanish Turaco crestimorado
French Touraco à huppe splendide
German Glanzhaubenturako
Portuguese turaco-de-crista-violeta
Russian Фиолетовочубый турако

Similar Species in Tauraco

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Bannerman's Turaco
Tauraco bannermani
Endangered
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Black-billed Turaco
Tauraco schuettii
Least Concern
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Hartlaub's Turaco
Tauraco hartlaubi
Least Concern
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Guinea Turaco
Tauraco persa
Least Concern
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Knysna Turaco
Tauraco corythaix
Least Concern
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Livingstone's Turaco
Tauraco livingstonii
Least Concern
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Red-crested Turaco
Tauraco erythrolophus
Least Concern
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White-crested Turaco
Tauraco leucolophus
Least Concern
View all species in Tauraco →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Purple-crested Turaco?
The scientific name of Purple-crested Turaco is Tauraco porphyreolophus. It belongs to the genus Tauraco.
Where does Purple-crested Turaco live?
Purple-crested Turaco is found in Found in Norway.. Countries include Norway.
What family does Purple-crested Turaco belong to?
Purple-crested Turaco (Tauraco porphyreolophus) belongs to the genus Tauraco, which is part of the taxonomic family Musophagidae.
What kingdom does Purple-crested Turaco belong to?
Purple-crested Turaco (Tauraco porphyreolophus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).
What are the closest relatives of Purple-crested Turaco?
The closest relatives of Purple-crested Turaco in the genus Tauraco include Bannerman's Turaco, Black-billed Turaco, Hartlaub's Turaco, Guinea Turaco, Knysna Turaco.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Tauraco — 14 Species

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Bannerman's Turaco
Tauraco bannermani
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Black-billed Turaco
Tauraco schuettii
LC 🐾
Hartlaub's Turaco
Tauraco hartlaubi
LC 🐾
Guinea Turaco
Tauraco persa
LC 🐾
Knysna Turaco
Tauraco corythaix
LC 🐾
Livingstone's Turaco
Tauraco livingstonii
LC
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Purple-crested Turaco
Tauraco porphyreolophus
NE
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Red-crested Turaco
Tauraco erythrolophus
LC 🐾
White-crested Turaco
Tauraco leucolophus
LC 🐾
Ruspoli's Turaco
Tauraco ruspolii
NT 🐾
White-cheeked Turaco
Tauraco leucotis
LC 🐾
Yellow-billed Turaco
Tauraco macrorhynchus
LC 🐾
Schalow's Turaco
Tauraco schalowi
LC 🐾
Fischer's Turaco
Tauraco fischeri
NT
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