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The Go-away bird (Crinifer concolor) lives in the savannahs of the south of Africa. It's named like that because of its famous "go-wayyy" call, especially when alarmed. (now, if you got the obscure reference of this one's dialogue, you win the Internet ^^).

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Great Backyard Bird Off - Africa - Finale!

choose your favorite bird!

African Harrier-Hawk

Southern Double-collared Sunbird

Kwêvoël (Grey Go-away-bird)

Voting ended onJan 14

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African Harrier-hawk (Polyboroides typus)

A large, grayish, naked-faced hawk with broad wings. The small, bare, yellow (sometimes flushed red) face, white-banded black tail, and underwing pattern distinguish it. The immature is blotchy brown with yellow-green facial skin and barred flight feathers. Harrier-hawks are specialists, foraging on eggs and nestlings, and they have double-jointed knees which allow them to access nest holes and other confined spaces. They are often seen clumsily clambering around on cliffs and trees when foraging. (eBird)

Also called: Gymnogene

One of the birds best adapted to living in urban areas, have seen them in the heart of the city. Often hanging upside down in trees, very acrobatic. Massive, quirky and beautiful.

Southern Double-collared Sunbird (Cinnyris chalybeus)

A small sunbird. The male has a pale gray belly and relatively narrow red breast band. The female is overall gray-brown. Pairs and small groups visit a broad variety of habitats. The species gives a characteristic short two-note “cher-cher” call and a rapid high-pitched song of up-and-down notes. (eBird)

They’re incredibly beautiful and I love their songs. Also they’re an iconic South African bird and leaving them out would be a crime.

Kwêvoël (Crinifer concolor)

Unusual gray turaco with a long tail and towering crest. The flight is hesitant, and the tail flops up and down. Usually in small groups, which often perch up conspicuously on trees and bushes. The calls include a series of grumpy yelps, and the classic nasal “go-waaay” call. (eBird)

Also called: Grey Go-away-bird

It go kweh

I love the silly name (it is named after its call) and the crest.

Image sources: kweh (Kenneth Weaver), hawk (Dalton Gibbs), sunbird (Kalin Ocana)

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grey go-away-bird (Corythaixoides concolor), also known as grey lourie, grey loerie, or kwêvoël

feat. Yellow Billed Hornbill

Image sources: (x) (x) (x) (more information on Corythaixoides concolor here)

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Great Backyard Bird Off - Round 3 - Africa (poll 3)

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Klaas' Cuckoo

Kwêvoël

Voting ended onDec 13, 2025

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Klaas's Cuckoo (Chrysococcyx klaas)

THEE sound of the summer!! I don't see them often in my back garden, but I hear them almost every day in season. A lovely call, beautiful bird and one if the few African birds actually named after an African person

Kwêvoël (Grey go-away-bird) (Crinifer concolor)

It go kweh

I love the silly name (it is named after its call) and the crest

Image sources: cuckoo (Janine Duffy), kwevoel (Kenneth Weaver)

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Great Backyard Bird Off - Africa (poll 7)

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Spotted Eagle-owl

Kwêvoël

Voting ended onFeb 27, 2025

Bird Info & Submission Reasons

Spotted eagle-owl (Bubo africanus)

"They are one of the most common bird of prey in urban areas here. They perfectly straddle the line of intimidating and cute."

"love owls"

A large, gray-brown owl with bright yellow eyes, erect ear-tufts, and finely-barred belly and lower breast. The default large owl throughout its range; occurrs in a broad range of lightly-wooded habitats, including suburbia. The typical call is a soft, booming “whooo-whooo” or “whoo-are-you?”. (eBird)

Kwêvoël (Crinifer concolor)

Also known as the Grey Go-away-bird

"It go kweh"

"I love the silly name (it is named after its call) and the crest."

Unusual gray turaco with a long tail and towering crest. The flight is hesitant, and the tail flops up and down. Usually in small groups, which often perch up conspicuously on trees and bushes. The calls include a series of grumpy yelps, and the classic nasal “go-waaay” call. (eBird)

Image Sources: Owl (Kevin Vande Vusse), Go-Away (Kenneth Weaver)

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Great Backyard Bird Off - Round 2 - Africa (poll 3)

choose your favorite

Cape White-eye

Kwêvoël

Voting ended onJul 8, 2025

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Cape White-eye (Zosterops virens)

I love sitting outside quietly and watching as slowly more and more of them come dance in the trees. If I'm lying on the ground, sometimes they get really close. They're such sweet, gentle birds and I'd love to see more representation for African wildlife online.

I love hearing them chirping and hopping around in trees. They’re very fluffy and round and sweet.

Kwêvoël / Grey Go-away-bird (Crinifer concolor)

It go kweh

I love the silly name (it is named after its call) and the crest.

sources: white eye (Jon Lowes), kwevoel (Kenneth Weaver)

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