Grey Go-away-bird vs Eastern Plantain-eater
Corythaixoides concolor comparé à Crinifer zonurus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | Grey Go-away-bird | Eastern Plantain-eater |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Corythaixoides concolor | Crinifer zonurus |
| Ordre | Musophagiformes | Musophagiformes |
| Famille | Musophagidae | Musophagidae |
| Statut de conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Longueur | — | — |
| Envergure | 43,1 cm (17.0 in) | 49,5 cm (19.5 in) |
| Poids | 254,0 g (8.96 oz) | 541,0 g (19.08 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | Frugivore feeding on berries, figs, and pods in savanna trees. Supplements with flowers, buds, and … | Go-away-bird feeding on berries, figs, and acacia pods across East African savanna. Supplements with flowers, … |
| Taille de la couvée | 3 | 2-3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Song & Call Comparison
Grey Go-away-bird
Loud, honking call with nasal quality; repeated resonant tones carrying strongly through open African acacia woodland.
Eastern Plantain-eater
Loud, screaming call with harsh coarse quality; piercing repeated notes audible well across dense forest canopy.
Geographic Range & Migration
Grey Go-away-bird
Widespread in southern and East African savanna and woodland from South Africa to Kenya. Resident and common.
Eastern Plantain-eater
Found in savanna and woodland across East and Central Africa from Sudan to Mozambique. Resident.
Statut de conservation
Grey Go-away-bird
Eastern Plantain-eater
How to Tell Them Apart
Grey Go-away-bird
Reynaud's Coua: gray-brown above; white below with rufous flanks; bare blue facial skin; long dark tail; Madagascar forest species
Eastern Plantain-eater
Giant Coua: large; dark blue-gray overall; pale below; brilliant bare blue facial skin; long white-tipped dark tail; largest coua
About These Birds
Grey Go-away-bird
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.
Eastern Plantain-eater
A large turaco (50-55 cm) found in savanna and woodland across East and Central Africa. Grey-brown plumage with a shaggy crest and yellow bill. Frugivore of woodland trees. Named plantain-eater though diet consists mainly of wild fruits and berries.