Musophagidae 

(/ˌmjuːzoʊˈfædʒɪdiː/ "banana-eaters"), which includes plantain-eaters and go-

away-birds. In southern Africa both turacos and go-away-birds are commonly known as loeries.
They are semi-zygodactylous: the fourth (outer) toe can be switched back and forth. The second
and third toes, which always point forward, are conjoined in some species. Musophagids often
have prominent crests and long tails; the turacos are noted for peculiar and
unique pigments giving them their bright green and red feathers.
Traditionally, this group has been allied with the cuckoos in the order Cuculiformes, but
the Sibley-Ahlquist taxonomy raises this group to a full order Musophagiformes. They have
been proposed to link the hoatzin to the other living birds,[1] but this was later disputed.[2] Recent
genetic analyses have strongly supported the order ranking of Musophagiformes.[3][4][5]
Musophagidae is one of very few bird families endemic to Africa,[6] one other being
the mousebirds, Colliidae. All species are frugivorous, but they also eat leaves, buds, and
flowers. Figs are an important part of their diet. They have rounded wings and long tails and
strong legs, making them poor fliers, but good runners.[6]
Turacos are medium-sized arboreal birds endemic to sub-Saharan Africa, where they live
in forests, woodland and savanna. Turacos can occasionally be found outside of their native
range as escapes from captivity.[7]
They are gregarious, non-migratory birds which move in family groups of up to 10. Many species
are noisy, with the go-away-birds being especially noted for their piercing alarm calls, which alert
other fauna to the presence of predators; their common name is onomatopoeia of this.
Musophagids build large stick nests in trees, and lay 2 or 3 eggs. The young are born with thick
down and open, or nearly-open, eyes.[8]