Purple-crested Turaco vs Livingstone's Turaco
Gallirex porphyreolophus compared with Tauraco livingstonii
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Purple-crested Turaco | Livingstone's Turaco |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Gallirex porphyreolophus | Tauraco livingstonii |
| Order | Musophagiformes | Musophagiformes |
| Family | Musophagidae | Musophagidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 36.2 cm (14.3 in) | 36.6 cm (14.4 in) |
| Weight | 264.6666666666667 g (9.34 oz) | 314.75 g (11.10 oz) |
| Diet | Frugivore feeding on figs, berries, and drupes in forest canopy. Occasionally takes flowers, leaves, and … | 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
Purple-crested Turaco
Loud, resonant cooing-screams with musical quality; rich carrying calls echoing through montane Rwenzori forest.
Livingstone's Turaco
Loud, melodious call with rich resonant quality; musical notes building in harmonious sequence through highland forest.
Geographic Range & Migration
Purple-crested Turaco
Found in woodland and forest edges of eastern and southern Africa from Kenya to South Africa. Resident.
Livingstone's Turaco
Found in forests of East Africa from Tanzania to Mozambique and eastern Zimbabwe. Resident in coastal forest.
Conservation Status
Purple-crested Turaco
Livingstone's Turaco
How to Tell Them Apart
Purple-crested Turaco
Red-breasted Coua: brilliant rufous-red breast; gray head; olive-brown above; bare blue facial skin; long tail; Madagascar endemic
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
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.
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.