Bannerman's Turaco vs White-cheeked Turaco
Tauraco bannermani compared with Tauraco leucotis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Bannerman's Turaco | White-cheeked Turaco |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Tauraco bannermani | Tauraco leucotis |
| Order | Musophagiformes | Musophagiformes |
| Family | Musophagidae | Musophagidae |
| Conservation Status | Endangered | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 32.2 cm (12.7 in) | 35.2 cm (13.9 in) |
| Weight | 224.66666666666666 g (7.92 oz) | 257.5 g (9.08 oz) |
| Diet | Critically endangered; feeds on montane Cameroon forest fruits, berries, and figs. Supplements with flowers and … | Feeds on berries, figs, and drupes in East African montane forest. Occasionally takes flowers, buds, … |
| 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-cheeked Turaco
Harsh, far-carrying scream with raucous quality; loud grating call repeated several times from forest treetops.
Geographic Range & Migration
Bannerman's Turaco
Endemic to the montane forests of the Bamenda Highlands in western Cameroon. Classified as Endangered.
White-cheeked Turaco
Found in highland forests and woodland of the Ethiopian Highlands and Eritrea. Resident at 1,500-3,200 m.
Conservation Status
Bannerman's Turaco
White-cheeked 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-cheeked Turaco
African Yellowbill: yellow bill; plain olive-brown above; white-buff below; long brown tail; slender; malkoha-like African species
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-cheeked Turaco
A medium-sized turaco (40-43 cm) found in highland forests and woodland of the Ethiopian Highlands and Eritrea. Green plumage with a white cheek patch, blue crest, and crimson wing patches. Frugivore. One of the most colorful birds of the Ethiopian highlands.