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Grey Go-away-bird

Corythaixoides concolor

Least Concern
Flügelspannweite
43,1 cm
Gewicht
254,0 g
Familie
Musophagidae
Ordnung
Musophagiformes

The Grey Go-away-bird (Corythaixoides concolor) is a bird species in the family Musophagidae (turakos), within the order Musophagiformes (turakos). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 43.1 cm and a weight of 254 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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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.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Flügelspannweite 43,1 cm 17.0 in
Gewicht 254,0 g 8.96 oz

Habitat & Range

Geografisches Verbreitungsgebiet

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

Diet & Feeding

Frugivore feeding on berries, figs, and pods in savanna trees. Supplements with flowers, buds, and occasional insects.

Erhaltungsstatus

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Verhalten & Brutverhalten

Nistverhalten

Nest type: PL. Incubation: 26-28 days. Fledging: 23-28 days.

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Lautgebung

Gesang

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

Taxonomie

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordnung Musophagiformes (Turakos)
Familie Musophagidae (Turakos)
Genus Corythaixoides
Arten Corythaixoides concolor

Distribution

Grey Go-away-bird has been recorded in 1 countries.

Vorhanden Not recorded

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What does the Grey Go-away-bird eat?
Frugivore feeding on berries, figs, and pods in savanna trees. Supplements with flowers, buds, and occasional insects.
Where does the Grey Go-away-bird live?
Widespread in southern and East African savanna and woodland from South Africa to Kenya. Resident and common.
Is the Grey Go-away-bird endangered?
The Grey Go-away-bird has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Grey Go-away-bird nest?
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 26-28 days. Fledging: 23-28 days.
What does the Grey Go-away-bird sound like?
Loud, honking call with nasal quality; repeated resonant tones carrying strongly through open African acacia woodland.
How big is the Grey Go-away-bird?
The Grey Go-away-bird has a wingspan of 43.1 cm, weight of 254.0 g.
What order and family does the Grey Go-away-bird belong to?
The Grey Go-away-bird (Corythaixoides concolor) belongs to the order Musophagiformes and the family Musophagidae.

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