Bare-faced Go-away-bird
NameBare-faced Go-away-bird
Common NameBare-faced Go-away-bird
Scientific NameCorythaixoides personatus
FamilyMusophagidae
Wingspan (cm)47.5
Length (cm)49
Weight (g)185
Plumage DetailsThe plumage is predominantly grey, with a paler grey throat and breast. The wings and long tail are a darker, dull grey. The most striking feature is the bare, black skin around the eyes and lores, contrasting with the shaggy, erect grey crest. The bill is black.
Vocalization / CallKnown for its loud, nasal, and often repeated 'go-away' or 'kwaa-kwaa' calls, which are characteristic of the species and give it its common name.
Primary Dietfrugivore
Primary Habitatsforest, grassland
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in eastern Africa, including Ethiopia, Somalia, Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania.
Identifying FeaturesProminent shaggy grey crest, Bare black facial skin around the eyes, Loud, nasal 'go-away' call, Overall grey plumage, Long tail
Description
This large, grey turaco is easily recognized by its distinctive bare black facial skin and prominent shaggy crest. It is often found in arid and semi-arid woodlands, where it feeds primarily on fruits and other plant matter. Known for its loud, nasal 'go-away' call, it is a conspicuous species in its East African range.
