Rwenzori Turaco vs Purple-crested Turaco

Gallirex johnstoni comparado com Gallirex porphyreolophus

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Side-by-Side Comparison

Atributo Rwenzori Turaco Purple-crested Turaco
Nome científico Gallirex johnstoni Gallirex porphyreolophus
Ordem Musophagiformes Musophagiformes
Família Musophagidae Musophagidae
Estado de conservação Least Concern Least Concern
Comprimento
Envergadura 33,4 cm (13.1 in) 36,2 cm (14.3 in)
Peso 239,0 g (8.43 oz) 264,6666666666667 g (9.34 oz)
Dieta Frugivore feeding on figs, berries, and drupes in forest canopy. Occasionally takes flowers, leaves, and … Frugivore feeding on figs, berries, and drupes in forest canopy. Occasionally takes flowers, leaves, and …
Tamanho da postura 1-2 2-3
Population Trend
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Habitat Comparison

Habitats partilhados

Rwenzori Turaco only

Nenhum

Purple-crested Turaco only

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Song & Call Comparison

Rwenzori Turaco

Canto

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

Purple-crested Turaco

Canto

Loud, resonant cooing-screams with musical quality; rich carrying calls echoing through montane Rwenzori forest.

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Geographic Range & Migration

Rwenzori Turaco

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

Purple-crested Turaco

Found in woodland and forest edges of eastern and southern Africa from Kenya to South Africa. Resident.

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Estado de conservação

Least Concern

Rwenzori Turaco

Least Concern

Purple-crested Turaco

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How to Tell Them Apart

Rwenzori Turaco

Plumagem

Yellowbill: yellow bill; plain olive-brown above; pale buff-white below; long graduated brown tail; slender build; African forest

Purple-crested Turaco

Plumagem

Red-breasted Coua: brilliant rufous-red breast; gray head; olive-brown above; bare blue facial skin; long tail; Madagascar endemic

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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.

Purple-crested Turaco

A medium-sized turaco (42-47 cm) found in woodland and forest edges of eastern and southern Africa. Brilliant green plumage with a glossy purple crest and crimson wing patches containing the unique pigment turacin. Frugivore. One of Africa's most beautiful birds.

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