Bare-faced go-away bird New species to Africa A pair of bare-faced go-away birds is new to the Zoo's Scrubland Aviary in Africa.
Bare-faced go-away bird Corythaixoides concolor Identifying Features Both sexes are gray in color. Female has a green beak. Has a characteristic long tail and crest. Legs, feet and the male's bill are black. Adult measures about 20 inches in length. Range and Habitat Native to South Africa. Prefers dry and open woodland. Perches high in thorn trees. Diet Consists mainly of berries. Reproduction Nests are built mostly in tall acacia trees. Female lays 2 to 3 greenish-white oval eggs.	Did you know? »» In the wild, the bird spends most of its time perched in small groups. »» The go-away bird gets its name from its well-known call, a harsh "kay-waaay," which warns other birds of a human's presence. The bird is also called the grey lourie or a grey plaintain-eater.