Grey Lourie - Corythaixiodes concolor

The 'Go Away Bird' is quite a common resident to Namibia. The well-known call is 'kweh-h-h-h' or'go-way-y-y', the latter giving rise to its alternative name. Grey Louries fly with heavy wing movements, mostly below tree-top height. The bird is highly vocal especially when disturbed. Usually in groups of 3-20, occasionally up to 60 at water. Arboreal, agile, climbing and jumping about in trees while raising and lowering crest. Often perches on topmost branch of tree, calling while jerking tail. The Grey Lourie mobs birds of prey, particularly owls, also large carnivorous mammals; it may gather in large groups to do so.

Lodges and Camps in Namibia: Beach Lodge - Casa Piccolo - Mahangu Safari Lodge - Mazambala - Oase Guest House - Phantom Farmhouse - The Desert Homestead

Botswana Destinations: Chobe National Park

Zimbabwe Destinations: Victoria Falls

Mammals of Namibia: African Wild Dog - African Elephant - Cheetah - Giraffe - Hartebeest - Hippo - Leopard - Lion - Red Lechwe - Roan Antelope - Sitatunga -Spotted Hyena - Springbok - Wildebeest - Zebra

Birds of Namibia: Blue Waxbill - Cormorants - Crowned Plover - Darter - Egyptian Goose - Fish Eagle - Flamingos - Grey Lourie - Kingfisher - Kori Bustard - Ostrich - Saddlebilled Stork - Secretary Bird