Where to spot
Inhabits a wide variety of habitats including savannas, open woodlands, agricultural lands, and densely populated urban areas across Southern and East Africa.
How to spot
Identify by its small size, pale grey plumage, a distinctive black patch on the hindneck (not a full collar), and white outer tail feathers. Listen closely for its characteristic repetitive call.
When to spot
A year-round resident throughout its range. Active throughout the day, often seen foraging for seeds on the ground.
Where to spot
Inhabits a wide variety of habitats including savannas, open woodlands, agricultural lands, and densely populated urban areas across Southern and East Africa.
How to spot
Identify by its small size, pale grey plumage, a distinctive black patch on the hindneck (not a full collar), and white outer tail feathers. Listen closely for its characteristic repetitive call.
When to spot
A year-round resident throughout its range. Active throughout the day, often seen foraging for seeds on the ground.
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Its distinctive four-note call, often transcribed as 'hoo-hoo-hoo-hoooo', is a familiar sound across its range, sometimes described as mournful or even resembling a human laugh.
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- 1 month ago door Eryss
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