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Gray Go-away-bird

Crinifer concolor · Species of bird
Family
Order
Musophagiformes
Codes
grygab1, GGAB

About the Gray Go-away-bird

The grey go-away-bird, also known as grey lourie, grey loerie, or kwêvoël, is a bold and common turaco of the southern Afrotropics. They are present in arid to moist, open woodlands and thorn savanna, especially near surface water. They regularly form groups and parties that forage in tree tops, or dust bathe on the ground. Especially when disturbed, they make their presence known by their characteristically loud and nasal "kweh" or "go-way" calls, with the last syllable typically a descending drawl. Within their range, their unique appearance and habits preclude confusion with other bird species.

Source: Wikipedia

Taxonomy & Classification

KingdomAnimalia
PhylumChordata
ClassAves
OrderMusophagiformes
FamilyTuracos (Musophagidae)
SpeciesCrinifer concolor
Species Codesgrygab1, GGAB

Frequently Asked Questions

What family does the Gray Go-away-bird belong to?

The Gray Go-away-bird (Crinifer concolor) belongs to the Turacos family (Musophagidae), in the order Musophagiformes.

How can I identify the Gray Go-away-bird?

The grey go-away-bird, also known as grey lourie, grey loerie, or kwêvoël, is a bold and common turaco of the southern Afrotropics. They are present in arid to moist, open woodlands and thorn savanna, especially near surface water. They regularly form groups and parties that forage in tree tops, or ...

Where can I report a Gray Go-away-bird sighting?

You can log sightings of Gray Go-away-bird on eBird (ebird.org) using species code grygab1, or on iNaturalist.