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Corythaixoides leucogaster
The White-bellied Go-away Bird is a widespread bird of Africa, belonging to turaco (Musophagidae) family. The main feature is that long pointed crest. Overall appearance is grey, with the a sharp separation from the white belly. Wings are barred black; and tail white and black.
The bird is endemic to East Africa, and found in savanna and open woodland. I often observed at the edges of human habitations or agricultural fields, perched high in acacia trees.
Its call is is almost unmistakable - almost sounds like a sheep. It can also be found under a scientific name Criniferoides leucogaster.
Spotted on Mar 31, 2016
Submitted on Mar 31, 2016
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Lovely series.