About Mousebirds
Coliiformes are the mousebirds, a single family (Coliidae) of six small, gregarious, fruit- and leaf-eating birds endemic to sub-Saharan Africa.
Overview
Coliiformes are the mousebirds, a single family (Coliidae) of six small, gregarious, fruit- and leaf-eating birds endemic to sub-Saharan Africa. They are named for their long, slender, mouse-like tails and climb acrobatically through bushes in flocks. Mousebirds can reverse one or more outer toes and can hang upside down. They are among the few birds to eat significant amounts of foliage.
Classification
The order Mousebirds (Latin: COLIIFORMES) comprises 1 families and roughly 6 living species. It is one of 44 orders that make up the class Aves.
Diversity & Distribution
Coliiformes are the mousebirds, a single family (Coliidae) of six small, gregarious, fruit- and leaf-eating birds endemic to sub-Saharan Africa.
Notable Families
Mousebirds and others.
