Grey Lourie - Corythaixiodes concolor
The 'Go Away Bird' is quite a common
resident to Botswana. The well-known call is 'kweh-h-h-h' or'go-way-y-y',
the latter giving rise to its alternative name. Grey Louries fly
with heavy wing movements, mostly below tree-top height. The bird
is highly vocal especially when disturbed. Usually in groups of
3-20, occasionally up to 60 at water. Arboreal, agile, climbing
and jumping about in trees while raising and lowering crest. Often
perches on topmost branch of tree, calling while jerking tail. The
Grey Lourie mobs birds of prey, particularly owls, also large carnivorous
mammals; it may gather in large groups to do so.
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