Western Plantain-eater vs Rwenzori Turaco
Crinifer piscator compared with Gallirex johnstoni
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Western Plantain-eater | Rwenzori Turaco |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Crinifer piscator | Gallirex johnstoni |
| Order | Musophagiformes | Musophagiformes |
| Family | Musophagidae | Musophagidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 44.8 cm (17.6 in) | 33.4 cm (13.1 in) |
| Weight | 370.0 g (13.05 oz) | 239.0 g (8.43 oz) |
| Diet | Frugivore of West African savanna; feeds on figs, berries, and pods in gallery and riparian … | Frugivore feeding on figs, berries, and drupes in forest canopy. Occasionally takes flowers, leaves, and … |
| Clutch Size | 2-3 | 1-2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
None
Western Plantain-eater only
Rwenzori Turaco only
Song & Call Comparison
Western Plantain-eater
Loud, far-carrying kwow repeated insistently; harsh nasal calls audible at considerable distance across forest.
Rwenzori Turaco
Loud, cackling series of harsh notes with nasal quality; raucous calls carrying powerfully through riparian woodland.
Geographic Range & Migration
Western Plantain-eater
Found in savanna and woodland across West Africa from Senegal to Cameroon. Resident in open habitats.
Rwenzori Turaco
Endemic to montane forests of the Albertine Rift, particularly the Rwenzori Mountains, at 2,100-3,600 m.
Conservation Status
Western Plantain-eater
Rwenzori Turaco
About These Birds
Western Plantain-eater
A large turaco (50-54 cm) found in savanna and woodland across West Africa. Grey-brown plumage with a shaggy crest. Frugivore of fig trees and other fruiting woodland trees. Named plantain-eater though rarely eats plantains. Conspicuous and noisy.
Rwenzori Turaco
A medium-sized turaco (40-45 cm) endemic to montane forests of the Albertine Rift in East Africa, particularly the Rwenzori Mountains, at 2,100-3,600 m. Dark blue-black plumage with a crimson crest. Frugivore of montane forest. A high-altitude African forest specialist.