Fischer's Turaco vs Livingstone's Turaco
Tauraco fischeri compared with Tauraco livingstonii
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Fischer's Turaco | Livingstone's Turaco |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Tauraco fischeri | Tauraco livingstonii |
| Order | Musophagiformes | Musophagiformes |
| Family | Musophagidae | Musophagidae |
| Conservation Status | Near Threatened | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 33.8 cm (13.3 in) | 36.6 cm (14.4 in) |
| Weight | 252.25 g (8.90 oz) | 314.75 g (11.10 oz) |
| Diet | Frugivore of East African coastal forest, eating figs, berries, and drupes in the upper canopy. … | Frugivore of East African coastal forest; feeds on figs, wild berries, and drupes. Occasionally takes … |
| Clutch Size | 2 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Fischer's Turaco
Loud, harsh screaming call with grating quality; coarse notes carrying far across montane East African forest.
Livingstone's Turaco
Loud, melodious call with rich resonant quality; musical notes building in harmonious sequence through highland forest.
Geographic Range & Migration
Fischer's Turaco
Found in coastal and riverine forests of East Africa from Somalia to Tanzania. Classified as Near Threatened.
Livingstone's Turaco
Found in forests of East Africa from Tanzania to Mozambique and eastern Zimbabwe. Resident in coastal forest.
Conservation Status
Fischer's Turaco
Livingstone's Turaco
How to Tell Them Apart
Fischer's Turaco
Black-bellied Cuckoo: rufous above; black belly; white throat; red orbital ring; long rufous tail; yellow-green bill; neotropical
Livingstone's Turaco
Pied Cuckoo: bold black and white patterned; black above; white below; black crest; long white-tipped dark tail; crested cuckoo
About These Birds
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.
Livingstone's Turaco
A medium-sized turaco (40-43 cm) found in forests of East Africa from Tanzania to Mozambique. Green plumage with a rounded green crest tipped white and crimson wing patches. Frugivore of coastal and montane forest. Named after the explorer David Livingstone.