Rwenzori Turaco vs Purple-crested Turaco
Gallirex johnstoni compared with Gallirex porphyreolophus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Rwenzori Turaco | Purple-crested Turaco |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Gallirex johnstoni | Gallirex porphyreolophus |
| Order | Musophagiformes | Musophagiformes |
| Family | Musophagidae | Musophagidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 33.4 cm (13.1 in) | 36.2 cm (14.3 in) |
| Weight | 239.0 g (8.43 oz) | 264.6666666666667 g (9.34 oz) |
| Diet | Frugivore feeding on figs, berries, and drupes in forest canopy. Occasionally takes flowers, leaves, and … | Frugivore feeding on figs, berries, and drupes in forest canopy. Occasionally takes flowers, leaves, and … |
| Clutch Size | 1-2 | 2-3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Rwenzori Turaco
Loud, cackling series of harsh notes with nasal quality; raucous calls carrying powerfully through riparian woodland.
Purple-crested Turaco
Loud, resonant cooing-screams with musical quality; rich carrying calls echoing through montane Rwenzori forest.
Geographic Range & Migration
Rwenzori Turaco
Endemic to montane forests of the Albertine Rift, particularly the Rwenzori Mountains, at 2,100-3,600 m.
Purple-crested Turaco
Found in woodland and forest edges of eastern and southern Africa from Kenya to South Africa. Resident.
Conservation Status
Rwenzori Turaco
Purple-crested Turaco
How to Tell Them Apart
Rwenzori Turaco
Yellowbill: yellow bill; plain olive-brown above; pale buff-white below; long graduated brown tail; slender build; African forest
Purple-crested Turaco
Red-breasted Coua: brilliant rufous-red breast; gray head; olive-brown above; bare blue facial skin; long tail; Madagascar endemic
About These Birds
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.
Purple-crested Turaco
A medium-sized turaco (42-47 cm) found in woodland and forest edges of eastern and southern Africa. Brilliant green plumage with a glossy purple crest and crimson wing patches containing the unique pigment turacin. Frugivore. One of Africa's most beautiful birds.