Family: Musophagidae
Description
The Turacos, Go-away-birds and Plantain-eaters of Africa.
Turacos are shy, highly arboreal fruit-eating birds.
Taxonomy
Some authorities place the Family Musophagidae its own order (Musophagiformes) whereas others include it in the order Cuculiformes, with the Cuckoos (Cuculidae).
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Subcategories
This category has the following 7 subcategories, out of 7 total.