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Grey Go-away-bird
Kwêvoël · Crinifer concolor
This smoky-grey bird with a tall, floppy crest gets its funny name from its loud nasal call that sounds exactly like someone shouting 'go away!' It often warns other animals when danger is near, which can frustrate hunters and predators. It clambers around treetops eating fruit, flowers, leaves, and buds with its strong feet.
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An all-grey bird with a long tail and a tall pointed crest, giving its unmistakable whining 'g'way' call.
Listen for its call
Loud nasal "g'way!" or "go-AWAY" — the bushveld's bossy alarm-caller.
Where to see it in Kruger
Common in dry woodland and around camps and picnic sites throughout Kruger, usually perched high in trees.
Did you know
Its alarm call warns other animals of approaching predators, earning it the nickname the 'bushveld lookout'.
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