About Corythaixoides personatus (Ruppell, 1842)
Nomenclature
This species, commonly known as the bare-faced go-away-bird, has the scientific name Corythaixoides personatus (Ruppell, 1842).
Sexual Dimorphism
Male and female bare-faced go-away-birds look similar to one another; the only noticeable difference is that females have a green beak.
Size & Weight
This bird measures 48 cm (19 in) in total length from beak to tail, and weighs approximately 210 to 300 grams.
Vocalization
Its call is a double or repetitive kow-kow sound.
Distribution Range
The bare-faced go-away-bird has two separate, disjunct populations in Africa. One population is located in Ethiopia, while the other is found across Burundi, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kenya, Malawi, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda and Zambia.
Habitat Type
It inhabits open woodland, thickets, and cultivated areas with scattered trees.
Altitude Range
Most often it can be found at altitudes up to 1,400 metres, but in the Loita area it occurs up to 2,200 metres, in scattered cedar, acacia and evergreen scrub.
Behavior Traits
The bare-faced go-away-bird is a noisy and restless species. It moves either alone or in groups.
Diet
Its diet primarily consists of fruits, leaf buds, and seeds.
