Rwenzori Turaco vs Red-crested Turaco

Gallirex johnstoni в сравнении с Tauraco erythrolophus

Side-by-Side Comparison

Характеристика Rwenzori Turaco Red-crested Turaco
Научное название Gallirex johnstoni Tauraco erythrolophus
Отряд Musophagiformes Musophagiformes
Семейство Musophagidae Musophagidae
Охранный статус Least Concern Least Concern
Длина
Размах крыльев 33,4 cm (13.1 in) 34,0 cm (13.4 in)
Масса 239,0 g (8.43 oz) 267,5 g (9.44 oz)
Питание Frugivore feeding on figs, berries, and drupes in forest canopy. Occasionally takes flowers, leaves, and … Feeds on forest fruits, figs, and berries in Angolan forest canopy. Supplements diet with flowers …
Размер кладки 1-2 2
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Общие среды обитания

Rwenzori Turaco only

Нет

Red-crested Turaco only

Нет

Song & Call Comparison

Rwenzori Turaco

Пение

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

Red-crested Turaco

Пение

Loud, musical call with resonant carrying quality; rich melodic notes echoing through dense West 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.

Red-crested Turaco

Found in open woodland and forest edges of Angola and adjacent areas. An Angolan near-endemic.

Охранный статус

Least Concern

Rwenzori Turaco

Least Concern

Red-crested 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.

Red-crested Turaco

A medium-sized turaco (43-47 cm) found in open woodland and forest edges of Angola and adjacent areas. Green plumage with a prominent red crest tipped white. Crimson wing patches. Frugivore of woodland and forest edge trees. An Angolan near-endemic.

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