Eastern Plantain-eater
Eastern Plantain-eater
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The Eastern Grey Plantain-eater is a large, grey turaco species endemic to northeastern Africa. It is a highly vocal bird, often found in groups in woodlands and savannas.
Where to spot
Endemic to northeastern Africa, primarily Ethiopia, Eritrea, and Sudan, inhabiting montane forests, savannas, riverine woodlands, and cultivated areas.
How to spot
Listen for their loud, cackling calls, which are a primary indicator of their presence. Look for them in the mid-to-upper canopy of trees. They move somewhat clumsily through the branches, making them easier to spot than many other arboreal birds. Their grey plumage and prominent crest are key identification features.
When to spot
Active during the day, often heard and seen in the cooler hours of the morning and late afternoon. They are resident birds, observable year-round.
Where to spot
Endemic to northeastern Africa, primarily Ethiopia, Eritrea, and Sudan, inhabiting montane forests, savannas, riverine woodlands, and cultivated areas.
How to spot
Listen for their loud, cackling calls, which are a primary indicator of their presence. Look for them in the mid-to-upper canopy of trees. They move somewhat clumsily through the branches, making them easier to spot than many other arboreal birds. Their grey plumage and prominent crest are key identification features.
When to spot
Active during the day, often heard and seen in the cooler hours of the morning and late afternoon. They are resident birds, observable year-round.
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
This species has a distinctive, almost prehistoric-sounding call, a series of croaks and cackles, which contributes to its local nickname 'Old Lady Bird'.
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