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Grey Go-away-bird

Corythaixoides concolor

Least Concern
翼開長
43.1 cm
体重
254.0 g
Musophagidae
Musophagiformes

について

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
翼開長 43.1 cm 17.0 in
体重 254.0 g 8.96 oz

識別

羽毛

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

Habitat & Range

分布域

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.

保全状況

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

行動と繁殖

営巣

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

一腹卵数

3

鳴き声

さえずり

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

分類学

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

Distribution

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

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生息あり Not recorded
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よくある質問

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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