They are present in arid to moist, open woodlands and thorn savanna, especially near surface water.They regularly form groups and parties that forage in tree tops, or dust bathe on the ground. Especially when disturbed, make their presence known by their characteristically loud and nasal "kweh" or "go-way" calls.Though their flight is rather slow and laboured, they can cover long distances.Once in the open tree tops, they run along tree limbs and jump from branch to branch.Its diet is mainly fruit (such as wild figs and berries), flowers, buds, leaves, termites, and snails.The adults share all parental duties, and the chicks start clambering about before they are able to fly. The chicks are covered in dense brownish down, and are fed regurgitated food by the parents.