White-bellied Go-away-bird
Criniferoides leucogaster
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A medium-sized go-away-bird (48-51 cm) found in arid savanna and bushland of East Africa from Ethiopia to Tanzania. Grey-brown plumage with a white belly. Named for its raucous go-away call. Frugivore of dry woodland. Adapted to more arid habitats than other go-away-birds.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 44.1 cm | 17.4 in |
| Weight | 217.5 g | 7.67 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Coquerel's Coua: olive-gray above; rufous-buff below; bare blue facial skin; long white-tipped dark tail; Madagascar dry forest species
Habitat & Range
Geographic Range
Found in arid savanna and bushland of East Africa from Ethiopia to Tanzania. Resident in dry woodland.
Diet & Feeding
Frugivore of southern African dry woodland; takes figs, berries, and pods. Occasionally eats flowers and buds from savanna trees.
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: PL.
Clutch Size
2-3
Sound
Song
Raucous, loud screaming with harsh carrying quality; piercing calls repeated urgently from tall emergent trees.
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Musophagiformes (Turacos) |
| Family | Musophagidae (Turacos) |
| Genus | Criniferoides |
| Species | Criniferoides leucogaster |
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Musophagidae family