Bannerman's Turaco vs White-crested Turaco
Tauraco bannermani compared with Tauraco leucolophus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Bannerman's Turaco | White-crested Turaco |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Tauraco bannermani | Tauraco leucolophus |
| Order | Musophagiformes | Musophagiformes |
| Family | Musophagidae | Musophagidae |
| Conservation Status | Endangered | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 32.2 cm (12.7 in) | 34.6 cm (13.6 in) |
| Weight | 224.66666666666666 g (7.92 oz) | 212.25 g (7.49 oz) |
| Diet | Critically endangered; feeds on montane Cameroon forest fruits, berries, and figs. Supplements with flowers and … | Frugivore feeding on figs, berries, and drupes in Central African forest. Occasionally takes flowers, leaves, … |
| Clutch Size | 2 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Bannerman's Turaco
Loud, repeated crowing call with nasal quality; raucous series of notes carrying powerfully through forest canopy.
White-crested Turaco
Loud, screaming-crowing call; harsh forceful notes carrying far across highland African forest habitat.
Geographic Range & Migration
Bannerman's Turaco
Endemic to the montane forests of the Bamenda Highlands in western Cameroon. Classified as Endangered.
White-crested Turaco
Found in forest edges and riverine forest across Central and East Africa from Congo to Kenya. Resident.
Conservation Status
Bannerman's Turaco
White-crested Turaco
How to Tell Them Apart
Bannerman's Turaco
Red-faced Malkoha: dark green-black above; pale below; brilliant red bare facial skin; long dark tail; Philippine endemic; red face
White-crested Turaco
Black-bellied Malkoha: dark glossy green above; black belly; bare red facial skin; long dark tail; Asian malkoha; black underparts
About These Birds
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.
White-crested Turaco
A medium-sized turaco (40-43 cm) found in forest edges and riverine forest across Central and East Africa. Green plumage with a distinctive white crest. Crimson wing patches. Frugivore. Common along forest edges and rivers from Congo to Kenya.