Bannerman's Turaco vs Schalow's Turaco
Tauraco bannermani compared with Tauraco schalowi
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Bannerman's Turaco | Schalow's Turaco |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Tauraco bannermani | Tauraco schalowi |
| Order | Musophagiformes | Musophagiformes |
| Family | Musophagidae | Musophagidae |
| Conservation Status | Endangered | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 32.2 cm (12.7 in) | 36.2 cm (14.3 in) |
| Weight | 224.66666666666666 g (7.92 oz) | 235.66666666666666 g (8.31 oz) |
| Diet | Critically endangered; feeds on montane Cameroon forest fruits, berries, and figs. Supplements with flowers and … | Feeds on berries, figs, and forest fruits in central African highland forest. Supplements with flowers, … |
| 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.
Schalow's Turaco
Loud, musical screaming call with rich quality; clear resonant tones audible far across South African forest.
Geographic Range & Migration
Bannerman's Turaco
Endemic to the montane forests of the Bamenda Highlands in western Cameroon. Classified as Endangered.
Schalow's Turaco
Found in forests and woodlands of East Africa from Kenya to Zambia and Malawi. Resident.
Conservation Status
Bannerman's Turaco
Schalow's 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
Schalow's Turaco
Levaillant's Cuckoo: brown-streaked above; white below with streaked throat; long dark tail; crested; African crested 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.
Schalow's Turaco
A medium-sized turaco (40-43 cm) found in forests and woodlands of East Africa from Kenya to Zambia. Green plumage with a long, pointed crest tipped white. Crimson wing patches. Frugivore. Named after the German ornithologist Anton Reichenow's colleague Hermann Schalow.