Rwenzori Turaco vs White-cheeked Turaco
Gallirex johnstoni в сравнении с Tauraco leucotis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Характеристика | Rwenzori Turaco | White-cheeked Turaco |
|---|---|---|
| Научное название | Gallirex johnstoni | Tauraco leucotis |
| Отряд | Musophagiformes | Musophagiformes |
| Семейство | Musophagidae | Musophagidae |
| Охранный статус | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Длина | — | — |
| Размах крыльев | 33,4 cm (13.1 in) | 35,2 cm (13.9 in) |
| Масса | 239,0 g (8.43 oz) | 257,5 g (9.08 oz) |
| Питание | 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, … |
| Размер кладки | 1-2 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Rwenzori Turaco
Loud, cackling series of harsh notes with nasal quality; raucous calls carrying powerfully through riparian woodland.
White-cheeked Turaco
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.
Охранный статус
Rwenzori Turaco
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.