Eastern Plantain-eater vs Fischer's Turaco
Crinifer zonurus compared with Tauraco fischeri
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Eastern Plantain-eater | Fischer's Turaco |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Crinifer zonurus | Tauraco fischeri |
| Order | Musophagiformes | Musophagiformes |
| Family | Musophagidae | Musophagidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 49.5 cm (19.5 in) | 33.8 cm (13.3 in) |
| Weight | 541.0 g (19.08 oz) | 252.25 g (8.90 oz) |
| Diet | Go-away-bird feeding on berries, figs, and acacia pods across East African savanna. Supplements with flowers, … | Frugivore of East African coastal forest, eating figs, berries, and drupes in the upper canopy. … |
| Clutch Size | 2-3 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Eastern Plantain-eater
Loud, screaming call with harsh coarse quality; piercing repeated notes audible well across dense forest canopy.
Fischer's Turaco
Loud, harsh screaming call with grating quality; coarse notes carrying far across montane East African forest.
Geographic Range & Migration
Eastern Plantain-eater
Found in savanna and woodland across East and Central Africa from Sudan to Mozambique. Resident.
Fischer's Turaco
Found in coastal and riverine forests of East Africa from Somalia to Tanzania. Classified as Near Threatened.
Conservation Status
Eastern Plantain-eater
Fischer's Turaco
How to Tell Them Apart
Eastern Plantain-eater
Giant Coua: large; dark blue-gray overall; pale below; brilliant bare blue facial skin; long white-tipped dark tail; largest coua
Fischer's Turaco
Black-bellied Cuckoo: rufous above; black belly; white throat; red orbital ring; long rufous tail; yellow-green bill; neotropical
About These Birds
Eastern Plantain-eater
A large turaco (50-55 cm) found in savanna and woodland across East and Central Africa. Grey-brown plumage with a shaggy crest and yellow bill. Frugivore of woodland trees. Named plantain-eater though diet consists mainly of wild fruits and berries.
Fischer's Turaco
A medium-sized turaco (40-42 cm) found in coastal and riverine forests of East Africa from Somalia to Tanzania. Green and violet plumage with a red-tipped crest and crimson wing patches. Frugivore. Named after the German explorer Gustav Fischer. Classified as Near Threatened.