Brown-faced Go-away-bird
Corythaixoides personatus
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A medium-sized go-away-bird (48-51 cm) found in East African woodland and savanna from Tanzania to Mozambique. Grey-brown plumage with a distinctive dark face patch. Named for its loud, nasal go-away call warning other animals of predators. Frugivore of savanna trees.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 41.2 cm | 16.2 in |
| Weight | 250.0 g | 8.82 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Olive-capped Coua: olive-green crown; gray body; white below; bare blue facial skin; long graduated tail; Madagascar endemic
Habitat & Range
Geographic Range
Found in East African woodland and savanna from Tanzania to Mozambique and Zimbabwe. Resident.
Diet & Feeding
Frugivore feeding on berries, figs, and pods in savanna trees. Supplements with flowers, buds, and occasional insects.
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: PL.
Clutch Size
2-3
Sound
Song
Loud, cackling kow-kow-kow; harsh grating series of calls carrying well across dry open woodland habitat.
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Musophagiformes (Turacos) |
| Family | Musophagidae (Turacos) |
| Genus | Corythaixoides |
| Species | Corythaixoides personatus |
Distribution
Brown-faced Go-away-bird has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Musophagidae family