🌍 Grey Go-away-bird (Crinifer concolor) The Grey Go-away-bird is a striking bird with a smoky-grey plumage, a long tail, and a wispy, back-swept crest. It has a distinctive black beak and a bright pink gape. Found across the southern Afrotropics, it inhabits open woodlands, savannas, and even suburban gardens. They are highly social, moving in groups to forage for fruit and insects. They are well-known for their loud, nasal "go-away" call, which often alerts other animals to danger. 2.5 Flash (Edited) Four subspecies are recognised. Conservation status: Least Concern (IUCN 3.1) 📷: Photo by josibo via Pixabay https://pixabay.com/photos/bird-ornithology-species-fauna-6830561/ OZGN

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🌍 White-cheeked turaco (Menelikornis leucotis) The White-cheeked turaco is a mid-sized bird known for its distinctive appearance, with vibrant green plumage, white face and throat patches, and bright red primary wing feathers. It has a long tail and a crest of dark feathers on its head. It feeds primarily on fruit and leaves, and its call is a loud, repetitive "kok-kok-kok." They are often observed in small family groups or pairs. Two subspecies are recognised. Conservation status: Least Concern (IUCN 3.1) Distribution: Native to Sudan, South Sudan, Ethiopia and Eritrea. Class: Aves (Birds) Order: Musophagiformes Family: Musophagidae (Turacos or Lorries) Genus: Menelikornis Species: M. leucotis CC: VDPR 📷: Photo by Marjonhorn via Pixabay

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Grey go-away-bird or Grey lourie/loerie (Crinifer concolor). Adult. Distribution: The southern Afrotropics. Conservation status: Least Concern. CC: UZRG 📷: Photo by KiekieKie via Pixabay 2021 The photo shows a smoky-gray bird with a long tail and a wispy crest that can be raised. It has a strong, decurved black beak and a surprising pink gape and tongue (not pictured.) Their plumage is darkest gray on the chin and throat, and lightest around the eyes and belly.

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