Ruwenzori Turaco
Ruwenzorornis johnstoni
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderMusophagiformes (Turacos)
- FamilyMusophagidae (Turacos)
- GenusRuwenzorornis
- SpeciesRuwenzorornis johnstoni (Ruwenzori Turaco)
About the Ruwenzori Turaco
The Rwenzori turaco (Gallirex johnstoni) is a bird in the family Musophagidae. It is native to the Albertine Rift montane forests. The Rwenzori turaco is a herbivorous bird: about 92% of its diet consists of fruit and 6.3% of leaves. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Ruwenzori Turaco in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nyungwe National Park | 🇷🇼 Rwanda | |
| 2 | Volcanoes National Park | 🇷🇼 Rwanda | |
| 3 | Virunga National Park | 🇨🇩 Democratic Republic of the Congo | |
| 4 | Bwindi Impenetrable National Park | 🇺🇬 Uganda | |
| 5 | Kibale National Park | 🇺🇬 Uganda |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Ruwenzori Turaco in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park?
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Ruwenzori Turaco sighting in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, based on 13 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Ruwenzori Turaco in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park?
November has the highest sighting rate for Ruwenzori Turaco in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in our monthly data.