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Grey-necked Rockfowl - BirdForum Opus

Picathartes oreas

Identification

Also known as Grey-necked Picathartes, Red-headed Picathartes, Red-headed Rockfowl Description Coming Soon..

Distribution

SE NIGERIA, W & S CAMEROON, EQUATORIAL GUINEA INC BIOKO, GABON AND SW PRC CONGO

Taxonomy

Habitat

Primary and Secondary Rainforest with rugged granite caves, cliffs and overhanging rocks in relatively isolated areas, up to 2100m altitude in Cameroon

Behaviour

Bird Song

Gives a low, drawn out hiss repeated several times and a single or double 'peep' when approaching the nest

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