Ruspoli’s Turaco
Menelikornis ruspolii
NTNear Threatened Endemic to Ethiopia
- Family
- Turacos (Musophagidae)
- Order
- Musophagiformes
Overview
Ruspoli's turaco (Menelikornis ruspolii), also known as Prince Ruspoli's turaco, is a species of bird in the family Musophagidae. It is endemic to southern Ethiopia where its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical dry forests. It is threatened by habitat loss.
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Range and habitat
Montane juniper and other dry forest types of southern Ethiopia, around Arero, Bobela, Sokora, Negele, and Wadera.
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Ruspoli'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.
