Rwenzori Turaco vs White-cheeked Turaco

Gallirex johnstoni 比較対象 Tauraco leucotis

Side-by-Side Comparison

属性 Rwenzori Turaco White-cheeked Turaco
学名 Gallirex johnstoni Tauraco leucotis
Musophagiformes Musophagiformes
Musophagidae Musophagidae
保全状況 Least Concern Least Concern
体長
翼開長 33.4 cm (13.1 in) 35.2 cm (13.9 in)
体重 239.0 g (8.43 oz) 257.5 g (9.08 oz)
食性 Frugivore feeding on figs, berries, and drupes in forest canopy. Occasionally takes flowers, leaves, and … Feeds on berries, figs, and drupes in East African montane forest. Occasionally takes flowers, buds, …
一腹卵数 1-2 2
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

共通生息地

Rwenzori Turaco only

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White-cheeked Turaco only

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Song & Call Comparison

Rwenzori Turaco

さえずり

Loud, cackling series of harsh notes with nasal quality; raucous calls carrying powerfully through riparian woodland.

White-cheeked Turaco

さえずり

Harsh, far-carrying scream with raucous quality; loud grating call repeated several times from forest treetops.

Geographic Range & Migration

Rwenzori Turaco

Endemic to montane forests of the Albertine Rift, particularly the Rwenzori Mountains, at 2,100-3,600 m.

White-cheeked Turaco

Found in highland forests and woodland of the Ethiopian Highlands and Eritrea. Resident at 1,500-3,200 m.

保全状況

Least Concern

Rwenzori Turaco

Least Concern

White-cheeked Turaco

About These Birds

Rwenzori Turaco

A medium-sized turaco (40-45 cm) endemic to montane forests of the Albertine Rift in East Africa, particularly the Rwenzori Mountains, at 2,100-3,600 m. Dark blue-black plumage with a crimson crest. Frugivore of montane forest. A high-altitude African forest specialist.

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.

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