Least Concern Birds

Grey Go-away-bird

Corythaixoides concolor

Grey Go-away-bird, omnivore in African savannas and farmland edges.

Scientific name	Corythaixoides concolor
Swahili name	Ndege wa Kuondoka Kijivu
Conservation status	Least Concern
Class	Aves
Order	Cuculiformes
Family	Cuculidae
Size	Male: approximately 300-350 grams; Female: slightly lighter, about 280-320 grams

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How to identify

Overall grey plumage with a prominent crest on the head; bill long and slightly downcurved; tail long, wings broad; loud call resembling a 'go away' sound; blue bare skin around the eyes

Habitat

Open woodland savanna, open shrublands, valleys, and edges of farmland

Diet

Omnivorous, primarily feeding on fruits, berries, seeds, and insects

When it is active

Diurnal, active frequently during the day

Where it lives

Mainly distributed in southeastern Africa, including Kenya, Tanzania, Zimbabwe, and South Africa; commonly seen in Kenya’s Maasai Mara National Reserve

How to spot it

Search during early morning and late afternoon in open woodland savanna or shrub edges; its distinctive call aids in locating

Photography tips

Use natural light to photograph the crest and side profile; capture the moment with open bill during calling; choose backgrounds of open grassland or shrubbery