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Grey Go-away-bird

Corythaixoides concolor

Least Concern
Размах крыльев
43,1 cm
Масса
254,0 g
Семейство
Musophagidae
Отряд
Musophagiformes

The Grey Go-away-bird (Corythaixoides concolor) is a bird species in the family Musophagidae (turacos), within the order Musophagiformes (turacos). 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
Размах крыльев 43,1 cm 17.0 in
Масса 254,0 g 8.96 oz

Habitat & Range

Географический ареал

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.

Охранный статус

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Поведение и размножение

Гнездование

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

Размер кладки

3

Звук

Пение

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

Таксономия

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

Distribution

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

Присутствует Not recorded

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Часто задаваемые вопросы

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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