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Grey Go-Away-Bird

Corythaixoides concolor

Photo by Annelies
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Description:

Grey bird with a distinctive crest, measuring about 50 cm in length. Has a short, curved beak which it uses to pluck fruit and insects out of treetops. They can be recognized from afar by their loud warning calls, which resemble 'kweh' or 'go-away'.

Habitat:

Savannah, woodlands; near water.

Notes:

Photo taken at Neuras Wine & Wildlife Estate, Usakos. I found whole flocks of these birds on the estate, especially near a small pool.

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Comments (2)
Annelies
Oh wow that's quite an honour! Thank you for the nomination!
AshleyT
Your spotting has been nominated for the Spotting of the Week. The winner will be chosen by the Project Noah Rangers based on a combination of factors including: uniqueness of the shot, status of the organism (for example, rare or endangered), quality of the information provided in the habitat and description sections. There is a subjective element, of course; the spotting with the highest number of Ranger votes is chosen. Congratulations on being nominated!

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PublishedAugust 23, 2016

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