Eastern Plantain-eater vs Livingstone's Turaco
Crinifer zonurus compared with Tauraco livingstonii
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Eastern Plantain-eater | Livingstone's Turaco |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Crinifer zonurus | Tauraco livingstonii |
| Order | Musophagiformes | Musophagiformes |
| Family | Musophagidae | Musophagidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 49.5 cm (19.5 in) | 36.6 cm (14.4 in) |
| Weight | 541.0 g (19.08 oz) | 314.75 g (11.10 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; feeds on figs, wild berries, and drupes. Occasionally takes … |
| 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.
Livingstone's Turaco
Loud, melodious call with rich resonant quality; musical notes building in harmonious sequence through highland forest.
Geographic Range & Migration
Eastern Plantain-eater
Found in savanna and woodland across East and Central Africa from Sudan to Mozambique. Resident.
Livingstone's Turaco
Found in forests of East Africa from Tanzania to Mozambique and eastern Zimbabwe. Resident in coastal forest.
Conservation Status
Eastern Plantain-eater
Livingstone'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
Livingstone's Turaco
Pied Cuckoo: bold black and white patterned; black above; white below; black crest; long white-tipped dark tail; crested cuckoo
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.
Livingstone's Turaco
A medium-sized turaco (40-43 cm) found in forests of East Africa from Tanzania to Mozambique. Green plumage with a rounded green crest tipped white and crimson wing patches. Frugivore of coastal and montane forest. Named after the explorer David Livingstone.