Ethiopian Birds & Bird photography

White‑bellied Go‑away‑bird (Male) Corythaixoides leucogaster is a large, long‑tailed turaco of East Africa, including Ethiopia, easily recognized by its upright crest, grey upperparts, and contrasting white belly and vent. Males are slightly larger with a more pronounced crest and sharper grey tones, while females are smaller with softer plumage and a shorter crest; juveniles resemble females but are duller overall with shorter tails. Highly vocal, it is named after its loud nasal “go‑away” call, often heard across savannas and bushlands. Usually seen in pairs or small groups, it feeds mainly on fruits, buds, and flowers, occasionally browsing leaves, and plays an important role in seed dispersal. In Ethiopia it is a fairly common resident of dry acacia woodlands, riverine bush, and semi‑arid savannas, classified as Least Concern thanks to its adaptability, making it one of the most familiar and conspicuous birds of East Africa’s open landscapes. Photo by Henupotography OMO National Park Ethiopia July 2023