Red-crested Turaco vs Ruspoli's Turaco
Tauraco erythrolophus compared with Tauraco ruspolii
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Red-crested Turaco | Ruspoli's Turaco |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Tauraco erythrolophus | Tauraco ruspolii |
| Order | Musophagiformes | Musophagiformes |
| Family | Musophagidae | Musophagidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 34.0 cm (13.4 in) | 36.4 cm (14.3 in) |
| Weight | 267.5 g (9.44 oz) | 245.0 g (8.64 oz) |
| Diet | Feeds on forest fruits, figs, and berries in Angolan forest canopy. Supplements diet with flowers … | Critically endangered Ethiopian endemic; feeds on juniper berries, figs, and forest fruits. Supplements with flowers … |
| Clutch Size | 2 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Red-crested Turaco
Loud, musical call with resonant carrying quality; rich melodic notes echoing through dense West African forest.
Ruspoli's Turaco
Loud, laughing-toned call with musical quality; rich resonant notes carrying well through African dry woodland.
Geographic Range & Migration
Red-crested Turaco
Found in open woodland and forest edges of Angola and adjacent areas. An Angolan near-endemic.
Ruspoli's Turaco
Endemic to southern Ethiopia in juniper forest around Arero and Yabelo. Classified as Vulnerable.
Conservation Status
Red-crested Turaco
Ruspoli's Turaco
How to Tell Them Apart
Red-crested Turaco
Scale-feathered Malkoha: scaly-patterned feathers; dark green above; buff below; bare red orbital skin; long dark tail; scaled texture
Ruspoli's Turaco
Sirkeer Malkoha: rufous-brown above; pale buff below; curved yellow-red bill; graduated dark tail; yellow orbital skin; Indian species
About These Birds
Red-crested Turaco
A medium-sized turaco (43-47 cm) found in open woodland and forest edges of Angola and adjacent areas. Green plumage with a prominent red crest tipped white. Crimson wing patches. Frugivore of woodland and forest edge trees. An Angolan near-endemic.
Ruspoli's Turaco
A medium-sized turaco (40-42 cm) endemic to southern Ethiopia. Green and violet plumage with a distinctive red crest. Frugivore of juniper forest. Classified as Vulnerable due to restricted range and ongoing habitat loss. Named after Prince Eugenio Ruspoli.