Bannerman's Turaco vs Green Turaco
Tauraco bannermani compared with Tauraco persa
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Bannerman's Turaco | Green Turaco |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Tauraco bannermani | Tauraco persa |
| Order | Musophagiformes | Musophagiformes |
| Family | Musophagidae | Musophagidae |
| Conservation Status | Endangered | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 32.2 cm (12.7 in) | 35.6 cm (14.0 in) |
| Weight | 224.66666666666666 g (7.92 oz) | 290.6666666666667 g (10.25 oz) |
| Diet | Critically endangered; feeds on montane Cameroon forest fruits, berries, and figs. Supplements with flowers and … | West African forest frugivore; feeds on diverse berries, figs, and drupes. Supplements with flowers and … |
| 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.
Green Turaco
Loud, resonant screaming calls with carrying quality; musical harsh notes audible across dense riverine forest.
Geographic Range & Migration
Bannerman's Turaco
Endemic to the montane forests of the Bamenda Highlands in western Cameroon. Classified as Endangered.
Green Turaco
Found in forests and forest edges across West Africa from Senegal to Togo. Resident in lowland forest.
Conservation Status
Bannerman's Turaco
Green 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
Green Turaco
Thick-billed Cuckoo: dark brown above; pale below; heavy thick bill; graduated dark tail; forest cuckoo; similar to hawk-cuckoo
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.
Green Turaco
A medium-sized turaco (40-43 cm) found in forests and forest edges across West Africa from Senegal to Togo. Bright green plumage with crimson wing patches and a rounded green crest. Frugivore. One of the most widespread West African turacos.