Rwenzori Turaco vs Schalow's Turaco

Gallirex johnstoni 비교 대상 Tauraco schalowi

Side-by-Side Comparison

속성 Rwenzori Turaco Schalow's Turaco
학명 Gallirex johnstoni Tauraco schalowi
Musophagiformes Musophagiformes
Musophagidae Musophagidae
보전 상태 Least Concern Least Concern
체장
날개 폭 33.4 cm (13.1 in) 36.2 cm (14.3 in)
체중 239.0 g (8.43 oz) 235.66666666666666 g (8.31 oz)
식성 Frugivore feeding on figs, berries, and drupes in forest canopy. Occasionally takes flowers, leaves, and … Feeds on berries, figs, and forest fruits in central African highland forest. Supplements with flowers, …
산란 수 1-2 2
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

공유 서식지

Rwenzori Turaco only

없음

Schalow's Turaco only

없음

Song & Call Comparison

Rwenzori Turaco

노래

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

Schalow's Turaco

노래

Loud, musical screaming call with rich quality; clear resonant tones audible far across South African forest.

Geographic Range & Migration

Rwenzori Turaco

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

Schalow's Turaco

Found in forests and woodlands of East Africa from Kenya to Zambia and Malawi. Resident.

보전 상태

Least Concern

Rwenzori Turaco

Least Concern

Schalow's 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.

Schalow's Turaco

A medium-sized turaco (40-43 cm) found in forests and woodlands of East Africa from Kenya to Zambia. Green plumage with a long, pointed crest tipped white. Crimson wing patches. Frugivore. Named after the German ornithologist Anton Reichenow's colleague Hermann Schalow.

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