Rwenzori Turaco vs Bannerman's Turaco
Gallirex johnstoni compared with Tauraco bannermani
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Rwenzori Turaco | Bannerman's Turaco |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Gallirex johnstoni | Tauraco bannermani |
| Order | Musophagiformes | Musophagiformes |
| Family | Musophagidae | Musophagidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Endangered |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 33.4 cm (13.1 in) | 32.2 cm (12.7 in) |
| Weight | 239.0 g (8.43 oz) | 224.66666666666666 g (7.92 oz) |
| Diet | Frugivore feeding on figs, berries, and drupes in forest canopy. Occasionally takes flowers, leaves, and … | Critically endangered; feeds on montane Cameroon forest fruits, berries, and figs. Supplements with flowers and … |
| Clutch Size | 1-2 | 2 |
| 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.
Bannerman's Turaco
Loud, repeated crowing call with nasal quality; raucous series of notes carrying powerfully through forest canopy.
Geographic Range & Migration
Rwenzori Turaco
Endemic to montane forests of the Albertine Rift, particularly the Rwenzori Mountains, at 2,100-3,600 m.
Bannerman's Turaco
Endemic to the montane forests of the Bamenda Highlands in western Cameroon. Classified as Endangered.
Conservation Status
Rwenzori Turaco
Bannerman's Turaco
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.
Bannerman's Turaco
A medium-sized turaco (40-43 cm) endemic to the montane forests of the Bamenda Highlands in western Cameroon. Green plumage with a red crest. Frugivore of montane forest. Classified as Endangered due to extremely restricted range and severe deforestation.