Bustards, Turacos, Coucals

These birds are part of the same Clade - Otidimorphae. Bustards and Turacos are separate Orders. Coucals are a Genus in the Cuckoos Order.

Bustards are big birds, some of the biggest birds that can fly. The Kori Bustard is said to be the world's heaviest flying bird. Go-away birds are Turacos and are so named because of their call. After hearing them call for a few minutes, you are ready to agree they should go away.

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