Rwenzori Turaco vs Black-billed Turaco

Gallirex johnstoni comparado com Tauraco schuettii

Side-by-Side Comparison

Atributo Rwenzori Turaco Black-billed Turaco
Nome científico Gallirex johnstoni Tauraco schuettii
Ordem Musophagiformes Musophagiformes
Família Musophagidae Musophagidae
Estado de conservação Least Concern Least Concern
Comprimento
Envergadura 33,4 cm (13.1 in) 33,3 cm (13.1 in)
Peso 239,0 g (8.43 oz) 238,25 g (8.40 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
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Habitats partilhados

Rwenzori Turaco only

Nenhum

Black-billed Turaco only

Nenhum

Song & Call Comparison

Rwenzori Turaco

Canto

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

Black-billed Turaco

Canto

Loud, far-carrying musical call; rich resonant notes with clear quality echoing through highland East 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.

Black-billed Turaco

Found in lowland forests of Central Africa from Cameroon to Uganda and DRC. Resident in primary forest.

Estado de conservação

Least Concern

Rwenzori Turaco

Least Concern

Black-billed 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.

Black-billed Turaco

A medium-sized turaco (40-42 cm) found in lowland forests of Central Africa from Cameroon to Uganda. Glossy blue-black plumage with green body, white face markings, and crimson wing patches. Frugivore of primary forest canopy. Named after the German ornithologist Moritz Schütt.

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