Bannerman’s Turaco
Tauraco bannermani
ENEndangered Endemic to Cameroon
- Family
- Turacos (Musophagidae)
- Order
- Musophagiformes
Overview
Bannerman's turaco (Tauraco bannermani) is a species of bird in the family Musophagidae. It is endemic to Cameroon. In French it is known as touraco de Bannerman or touraco doré. Its scientific and common names honour the ornithologist David Armitage Bannerman.
Summary from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Range and habitat
Southwestern Cameroon (Bamenda-Banso highlands).
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Bannerman's turaco
- eBird: sightings, maps and photos
- xeno-canto: sound recordings
- Birds of the World: full species account (subscription)
- BirdLife DataZone: status and threats
- IUCN Red List (threat status)
- AviList global checklist (taxonomy)
Last updated September 29, 2026.
