Rwenzori Turaco vs White-crested Turaco

Gallirex johnstoni 对比 Tauraco leucolophus

Side-by-Side Comparison

属性 Rwenzori Turaco White-crested Turaco
学名 Gallirex johnstoni Tauraco leucolophus
Musophagiformes Musophagiformes
Musophagidae Musophagidae
保护状况 Least Concern Least Concern
体长
翼展 33.4 cm (13.1 in) 34.6 cm (13.6 in)
体重 239.0 g (8.43 oz) 212.25 g (7.49 oz)
食性 Frugivore feeding on figs, berries, and drupes in forest canopy. Occasionally takes flowers, leaves, and … Frugivore feeding on figs, berries, and drupes in Central African forest. Occasionally takes flowers, leaves, …
产卵数 1-2 2
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

共同栖息地

Rwenzori Turaco only

White-crested Turaco only

Song & Call Comparison

Rwenzori Turaco

鸣唱

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

White-crested Turaco

鸣唱

Loud, screaming-crowing call; harsh forceful notes carrying far across highland African forest habitat.

Geographic Range & Migration

Rwenzori Turaco

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

White-crested Turaco

Found in forest edges and riverine forest across Central and East Africa from Congo to Kenya. Resident.

保护状况

Least Concern

Rwenzori Turaco

Least Concern

White-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.

White-crested Turaco

A medium-sized turaco (40-43 cm) found in forest edges and riverine forest across Central and East Africa. Green plumage with a distinctive white crest. Crimson wing patches. Frugivore. Common along forest edges and rivers from Congo to Kenya.

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