Western Plantain-eater
Western Plantain-eater
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The Western Grey Plantain-eater is a large, grey turaco species found across West and Central Africa. Known for its preference for fruits, particularly plantains, it is a common sight in its range.
Where to spot
Widespread across West and Central Africa, from Senegal to Angola and Uganda, inhabiting open woodlands, savannas, gallery forests, and cultivated areas.
How to spot
Listen for their loud, raucous calls, often described as a series of 'caw-caw' or 'kraa-kraa' notes, which can carry over long distances. Look for them moving clumsily through the canopy or perching prominently in fruiting trees. Their large size and grey plumage make them conspicuous.
When to spot
Active throughout the day, often seen and heard during the morning and late afternoon. They are resident birds, observable year-round.
Where to spot
Widespread across West and Central Africa, from Senegal to Angola and Uganda, inhabiting open woodlands, savannas, gallery forests, and cultivated areas.
How to spot
Listen for their loud, raucous calls, often described as a series of 'caw-caw' or 'kraa-kraa' notes, which can carry over long distances. Look for them moving clumsily through the canopy or perching prominently in fruiting trees. Their large size and grey plumage make them conspicuous.
When to spot
Active throughout the day, often seen and heard during the morning and late afternoon. They are resident birds, observable year-round.
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Despite its common name, plantain-eaters primarily feed on a wide variety of fruits, flowers, and buds, with plantains forming only a small part of their diet.
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