The Bare-faced Go-away-bird is an African species characterized by its distinctive bare, yellowish facial skin and an erectile crest. It is typically found in dry savannas and acacia woodlands.
Where to spot
Found in eastern Africa, from Somalia and Ethiopia south through Kenya and Tanzania, preferring dry acacia and Commiphora woodlands, and thorny scrub.
How to spot
Scan the canopies of acacia and other thorny trees. Listen for its distinctive, often harsh, calls. Its bare facial patch and upright crest are key identification features. They can be quite agile moving through dense vegetation.
When to spot
Active during the day, often observed in the morning and late afternoon when foraging. They are resident birds, observable throughout the year.
Where to spot
Found in eastern Africa, from Somalia and Ethiopia south through Kenya and Tanzania, preferring dry acacia and Commiphora woodlands, and thorny scrub.
How to spot
Scan the canopies of acacia and other thorny trees. Listen for its distinctive, often harsh, calls. Its bare facial patch and upright crest are key identification features. They can be quite agile moving through dense vegetation.
When to spot
Active during the day, often observed in the morning and late afternoon when foraging. They are resident birds, observable throughout the year.
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The unique bare skin around its eyes and beak changes color slightly based on the bird's mood or during courtship displays.
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