Rwenzori Turaco vs Black-billed Turaco
Gallirex johnstoni compared with Tauraco schuettii
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Rwenzori Turaco | Black-billed Turaco |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Gallirex johnstoni | Tauraco schuettii |
| Order | Musophagiformes | Musophagiformes |
| Family | Musophagidae | Musophagidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 33.4 cm (13.1 in) | 33.3 cm (13.1 in) |
| Weight | 239.0 g (8.43 oz) | 238.25 g (8.40 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 |
| 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.
Black-billed Turaco
Loud, far-carrying musical call; rich resonant notes with clear quality echoing through highland East African forest.
Geographic Range & Migration
Rwenzori Turaco
Endemic to montane forests of the Albertine Rift, particularly the Rwenzori Mountains, at 2,100-3,600 m.
Black-billed Turaco
Found in lowland forests of Central Africa from Cameroon to Uganda and DRC. Resident in primary forest.
Conservation Status
Rwenzori Turaco
Black-billed 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
Black-billed Turaco
Squirrel Cuckoo: rich rufous-brown above; pale buff below; long graduated rufous tail; yellow orbital ring; neotropical species
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.
Black-billed Turaco
A medium-sized turaco (40-42 cm) found in lowland forests of Central Africa from Cameroon to Uganda. Glossy blue-black plumage with green body, white face markings, and crimson wing patches. Frugivore of primary forest canopy. Named after the German ornithologist Moritz Schütt.