go-away bird
The 'go-away bird' is named for its call that sounds like 'go away,' commonly found in various parts of Africa.
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Definition
B2General
(informal)A large, grayish bird native to Africa, known for its call that resembles the phrase 'go away.'
Example
- We heard the distinct call of a go-away bird as we walked through the savannah.
C1Ornithology
(technical)Any of the three African species of turaco in the genus Corythaixoides, recognized by their loud, repetitive calls.
Example
- The go-away bird, particularly Corythaixoides concolor, is easily identified by its vocalizations.
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