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Grey Go-away-bird

Corythaixoides concolor

Least Concern
Rentang Sayap
43,1 cm
Berat
254,0 g
Famili
Musophagidae
Ordo
Musophagiformes

Tentang

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
Rentang Sayap 43,1 cm 17.0 in
Berat 254,0 g 8.96 oz

Identifikasi

Bulu

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

Habitat & Range

Rentang Geografis

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.

Status Konservasi

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Perilaku & Berkembang Biak

Bersarang

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

Ukuran Sarang

3

Suara

Kicauan

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

Taksonomi

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordo Musophagiformes (Turacos)
Famili Musophagidae (Turacos)
Genus Corythaixoides
Spesies Corythaixoides concolor

Distribution

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

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Pertanyaan yang Sering Diajukan

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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