Eastern Plantain-eater
NameEastern Plantain-eater
Common NameEastern Plantain-eater
Scientific NameCrinifer zonurus
FamilyMusophagidae
Wingspan (cm)65
Length (cm)48.5
Weight (g)250
Plumage DetailsThe plumage is predominantly greyish-brown, with a darker brown head and a distinctive scaly appearance on the breast and back. The flight feathers are dark, and the long tail has a broad white band across the middle, contrasting with the dark tip.
Vocalization / CallKnown for its loud, raucous, and often repetitive calls, which are sometimes described as a series of 'go-away' notes.
Primary Dietfrugivore
Primary Habitatsforest, grassland, urban
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in East Africa, ranging from Sudan and Ethiopia south through Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania.
Identifying FeaturesLarge size, Prominent bright yellow bill, Long tail with broad white band, Greyish-brown body with scaly texture, Dark brown head
Description
This large, greyish-brown bird is characterized by its prominent bright yellow bill and a long tail featuring a broad white band. It is an arboreal species, often found in small groups, feeding primarily on fruits in its East African habitat.
