Rwenzori Turaco vs Red-crested Turaco

Gallirex johnstoni 对比 Tauraco erythrolophus

Side-by-Side Comparison

属性 Rwenzori Turaco Red-crested Turaco
学名 Gallirex johnstoni Tauraco erythrolophus
Musophagiformes Musophagiformes
Musophagidae Musophagidae
保护状况 Least Concern Least Concern
体长
翼展 33.4 cm (13.1 in) 34.0 cm (13.4 in)
体重 239.0 g (8.43 oz) 267.5 g (9.44 oz)
食性 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 …
产卵数 1-2 2
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

共同栖息地

Rwenzori Turaco only

Red-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.

Red-crested Turaco

鸣唱

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.

保护状况

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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