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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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