Rwenzori Turaco vs Green Turaco

Gallirex johnstoni в сравнении с Tauraco persa

Side-by-Side Comparison

Характеристика Rwenzori Turaco Green Turaco
Научное название Gallirex johnstoni Tauraco persa
Отряд Musophagiformes Musophagiformes
Семейство Musophagidae Musophagidae
Охранный статус Least Concern Least Concern
Длина
Размах крыльев 33,4 cm (13.1 in) 35,6 cm (14.0 in)
Масса 239,0 g (8.43 oz) 290,6666666666667 g (10.25 oz)
Питание Frugivore feeding on figs, berries, and drupes in forest canopy. Occasionally takes flowers, leaves, and … West African forest frugivore; feeds on diverse berries, figs, and drupes. Supplements with flowers and …
Размер кладки 1-2 2
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Общие среды обитания

Rwenzori Turaco only

Нет

Green 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.

Green Turaco

Пение

Loud, resonant screaming calls with carrying quality; musical harsh notes audible across dense riverine forest.

Geographic Range & Migration

Rwenzori Turaco

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

Green Turaco

Found in forests and forest edges across West Africa from Senegal to Togo. Resident in lowland forest.

Охранный статус

Least Concern

Rwenzori Turaco

Least Concern

Green 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.

Green Turaco

A medium-sized turaco (40-43 cm) found in forests and forest edges across West Africa from Senegal to Togo. Bright green plumage with crimson wing patches and a rounded green crest. Frugivore. One of the most widespread West African turacos.

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