Fauna
Bird · GBIF taxon 2475265

Bare-faced Go-away-bird

Corythaixoides personatus

Also known as Brown-faced Go-away-bird, Bare-faced Plantain-eater

Bare-faced go-away-birds roam open woodland and acacia savanna in pairs or small family groups, moving actively through the upper canopy. Their distinctive nasal vocalization sounds like a harsh yell that alerts surrounding wildlife to potential predators. They are easily recognized by their unfeathered black face, tall bushy crest, and pale greyish-green plumage.

VocalTree-DwellingAfrotropical
Bare-faced Go-away-bird reference
Licensed referenceDickDaniels (http://theworldbirds.org/) / CC BY-SA 3.0 · cc-by-sa
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Least ConcernConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXLeast ConcernRed List categories, explained →
Key facts
Diet & prey
  • Wild figs
  • Acacia leaves
  • Berries
Predators
  • Martial eagle
  • Goshawks
  • Tree-climbing snakes
ThreatsLocal habitat clearing for agriculture
HabitatsAcacia savanna, open woodland, dry thornbush
Life span10–15 years
Classification
  1. OrderMusophagiformes
  2. FamilyMusophagidae
  3. GenusCorythaixoides
  4. SpeciesCorythaixoides personatus
Range & activity
Range data is not available yet.
Safe observation
Interaction riskLow
  1. Low
  2. Moderate
  3. High
  4. Very high
Why interaction risk is low
Safe to observe at a normal distance.
Responsible observation
  • Listen for Calls: Track their unmistakable nasal warning vocalizations echoing through the tree canopy.
  • Scan Acacia Tops: Look for their distinctive tall crests and bare dark faces perching near fruit.
  • Maintain Distance: Use binoculars to observe feeding behaviors without causing the group to flush.
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