About the Bare-faced Go-away-bird
The bare-faced go-away-bird is a species of bird in the family Musophagidae which is native to the eastern Afrotropics. It is named for its distinctive and uniquely bare, black face.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Musophagiformes |
| Family | Turacos (Musophagidae) |
| Species | Crinifer personatus |
| Species Codes | bfgbir1, BFGA, BFFG |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Bare-faced Go-away-bird belong to?
The Bare-faced Go-away-bird (Crinifer personatus) belongs to the Turacos family (Musophagidae), in the order Musophagiformes.
How can I identify the Bare-faced Go-away-bird?
The bare-faced go-away-bird is a species of bird in the family Musophagidae which is native to the eastern Afrotropics. It is named for its distinctive and uniquely bare, black face....
Where can I report a Bare-faced Go-away-bird sighting?
You can log sightings of Bare-faced Go-away-bird on eBird (ebird.org) using species code bfgbir1, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Musophagiformes
Order
23
Species in Family
814
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