Bannerman's Turaco vs Fischer's Turaco
Tauraco bannermani compared with Tauraco fischeri
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Bannerman's Turaco | Fischer's Turaco |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Tauraco bannermani | Tauraco fischeri |
| Order | Musophagiformes | Musophagiformes |
| Family | Musophagidae | Musophagidae |
| Conservation Status | Endangered | Near Threatened |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 32.2 cm (12.7 in) | 33.8 cm (13.3 in) |
| Weight | 224.66666666666666 g (7.92 oz) | 252.25 g (8.90 oz) |
| Diet | Critically endangered; feeds on montane Cameroon forest fruits, berries, and figs. Supplements with flowers and … | Frugivore of East African coastal forest, eating figs, berries, and drupes in the upper canopy. … |
| 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.
Fischer's Turaco
Loud, harsh screaming call with grating quality; coarse notes carrying far across montane East African forest.
Geographic Range & Migration
Bannerman's Turaco
Endemic to the montane forests of the Bamenda Highlands in western Cameroon. Classified as Endangered.
Fischer's Turaco
Found in coastal and riverine forests of East Africa from Somalia to Tanzania. Classified as Near Threatened.
Conservation Status
Bannerman's Turaco
Fischer'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
Fischer's Turaco
Black-bellied Cuckoo: rufous above; black belly; white throat; red orbital ring; long rufous tail; yellow-green bill; neotropical
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.
Fischer's Turaco
A medium-sized turaco (40-42 cm) found in coastal and riverine forests of East Africa from Somalia to Tanzania. Green and violet plumage with a red-tipped crest and crimson wing patches. Frugivore. Named after the German explorer Gustav Fischer. Classified as Near Threatened.