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Grey Go-away-bird

Corythaixoides concolor

Least Concern
Envergadura
43,1 cm
Peso
254,0 g
Familia
Musophagidae
Orden
Musophagiformes

Acerca de

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
Envergadura 43,1 cm 17.0 in
Peso 254,0 g 8.96 oz

Identificación

Plumaje

Reynaud's Coua: gray-brown above; white below with rufous flanks; bare blue facial skin; long dark tail; Madagascar forest species

Habitat & Range

Distribución geográfica

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.

Estado de conservación

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Comportamiento y reproducción

Nidificación

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

Tamaño de la puesta

3

Sonido

Canto

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

Taxonomía

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Orden Musophagiformes (Turacos)
Familia Musophagidae (Turacos)
Genus Corythaixoides
Especies Corythaixoides concolor

Distribution

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

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Preguntas frecuentes

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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