Bird · GBIF taxon 2475265
Corythaixoides personatus
Corythaixoides personatusAlso 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
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 →
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
Size / weightNot available
Classification
- FamilyMusophagidae
- SpeciesCorythaixoides personatus
Range data is not available yet.
Interaction riskLow
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- 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.
Close Relative Charles J. Sharp / CC BY-SA 4.0 · cc-by-sa
Close Relative Yathin S Krishnappa / CC BY-SA 3.0 · cc-by-sa
Family Member Chrumps / CC BY-SA 3.0 · cc-by-sa
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