Grey Go-away-bird vs Bannerman's Turaco
Corythaixoides concolor comparé à Tauraco bannermani
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | Grey Go-away-bird | Bannerman's Turaco |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Corythaixoides concolor | Tauraco bannermani |
| Ordre | Musophagiformes | Musophagiformes |
| Famille | Musophagidae | Musophagidae |
| Statut de conservation | Least Concern | Endangered |
| Longueur | — | — |
| Envergure | 43,1 cm (17.0 in) | 32,2 cm (12.7 in) |
| Poids | 254,0 g (8.96 oz) | 224,66666666666666 g (7.92 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | Frugivore feeding on berries, figs, and pods in savanna trees. Supplements with flowers, buds, and … | Critically endangered; feeds on montane Cameroon forest fruits, berries, and figs. Supplements with flowers and … |
| Taille de la couvée | 3 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Grey Go-away-bird
Loud, honking call with nasal quality; repeated resonant tones carrying strongly through open African acacia woodland.
Bannerman's Turaco
Loud, repeated crowing call with nasal quality; raucous series of notes carrying powerfully through forest canopy.
Geographic Range & Migration
Grey Go-away-bird
Widespread in southern and East African savanna and woodland from South Africa to Kenya. Resident and common.
Bannerman's Turaco
Endemic to the montane forests of the Bamenda Highlands in western Cameroon. Classified as Endangered.
Statut de conservation
Grey Go-away-bird
Bannerman's Turaco
How to Tell Them Apart
Grey Go-away-bird
Reynaud's Coua: gray-brown above; white below with rufous flanks; bare blue facial skin; long dark tail; Madagascar forest species
Bannerman's Turaco
Red-faced Malkoha: dark green-black above; pale below; brilliant red bare facial skin; long dark tail; Philippine endemic; red face
About These Birds
Grey Go-away-bird
A medium-sized go-away-bird (48-51 cm) widespread in southern and East African savanna and woodland. Entirely grey plumage with a tall crest. Named for its loud, nasal go-away call. Frugivore of woodland and garden trees. One of Africa's most familiar birds in suburban areas.
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.