White-cheeked Turaco vs Livingstone's Turaco
Tauraco leucotis compared with Tauraco livingstonii
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | White-cheeked Turaco | Livingstone's Turaco |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Tauraco leucotis | Tauraco livingstonii |
| Order | Musophagiformes | Musophagiformes |
| Family | Musophagidae | Musophagidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 35.2 cm (13.9 in) | 36.6 cm (14.4 in) |
| Weight | 257.5 g (9.08 oz) | 314.75 g (11.10 oz) |
| Diet | Feeds on berries, figs, and drupes in East African montane forest. Occasionally takes flowers, buds, … | 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
White-cheeked Turaco
Harsh, far-carrying scream with raucous quality; loud grating call repeated several times from forest treetops.
Livingstone's Turaco
Loud, melodious call with rich resonant quality; musical notes building in harmonious sequence through highland forest.
Geographic Range & Migration
White-cheeked Turaco
Found in highland forests and woodland of the Ethiopian Highlands and Eritrea. Resident at 1,500-3,200 m.
Livingstone's Turaco
Found in forests of East Africa from Tanzania to Mozambique and eastern Zimbabwe. Resident in coastal forest.
Conservation Status
White-cheeked Turaco
Livingstone's Turaco
How to Tell Them Apart
White-cheeked Turaco
African Yellowbill: yellow bill; plain olive-brown above; white-buff below; long brown tail; slender; malkoha-like African species
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
White-cheeked Turaco
A medium-sized turaco (40-43 cm) found in highland forests and woodland of the Ethiopian Highlands and Eritrea. Green plumage with a white cheek patch, blue crest, and crimson wing patches. Frugivore. One of the most colorful birds of the Ethiopian highlands.
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.