Grey Go-away-bird vs Rwenzori Turaco

Corythaixoides concolor 对比 Gallirex johnstoni

Side-by-Side Comparison

属性 Grey Go-away-bird Rwenzori Turaco
学名 Corythaixoides concolor Gallirex johnstoni
Musophagiformes Musophagiformes
Musophagidae Musophagidae
保护状况 Least Concern Least Concern
体长
翼展 43.1 cm (17.0 in) 33.4 cm (13.1 in)
体重 254.0 g (8.96 oz) 239.0 g (8.43 oz)
食性 Frugivore feeding on berries, figs, and pods in savanna trees. Supplements with flowers, buds, and … Frugivore feeding on figs, berries, and drupes in forest canopy. Occasionally takes flowers, leaves, and …
产卵数 3 1-2
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

共同栖息地

Grey Go-away-bird only

Rwenzori Turaco only

Song & Call Comparison

Grey Go-away-bird

鸣唱

Loud, honking call with nasal quality; repeated resonant tones carrying strongly through open African acacia woodland.

Rwenzori Turaco

鸣唱

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

Geographic Range & Migration

Grey Go-away-bird

Widespread in southern and East African savanna and woodland from South Africa to Kenya. Resident and common.

Rwenzori Turaco

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

保护状况

Least Concern

Grey Go-away-bird

Least Concern

Rwenzori Turaco

About These Birds

Grey Go-away-bird

A medium-sized go-away-bird (48-51 cm) widespread in southern and East African savanna and woodland. Entirely grey plumage with a tall crest. Named for its loud, nasal go-away call. Frugivore of woodland and garden trees. One of Africa's most familiar birds in suburban areas.

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.

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