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Over the Years I have had the enjoyment of snaping some photos of some of the finest winged creatures. Most of my photos are from Canada and the USA. Most of the pics are shot in their own enviroment and a few from various Aviaries. PLEASE ENJOY, and leave a comment
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May 14, 2011
Go-Away-Bird (White-bellied)
This species averages 20 inches in length. Its long, pointed grey and black tail with a white median band is distinctive. A white wing patch is conspicuous in flight. The bill is black in male, pea-green in the female.
Their voice consists of one or two syllable barks with some longer wailing notes. Their call consists of a loud and nasal "gwaa." When they are calling, it is almost as if they are saying "go-wayeer" hence the name of the Go-Away bird.
Go-Away birds are often seen single, or in pairs. When spotted they are usually perched on a tree branch noisily telling others to "go away." Their call is very helpful to prey animals because they will start calling loudly when a predator such as a leopard enters it's territory. Photographed at Discovery Cove, Orlando, FL
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