Speckled Mousebird
Speckled Mousebird (<em>Colius striatus</em>) is a species of Mousebirds (<em>Coliidae</em>) in the order Mousebirds.
Overview
Speckled Mousebird (Colius striatus) is a species of Mousebirds (Coliidae) in the order Mousebirds. A soft gray-brown bird with a long tail, scurrying through bushes like a mouse; gregarious, scrambling among vegetation; feeds on fruits and buds; found across much of Africa.
Scientific Classification
Genus: Colius; binomial: Colius striatus; authority: Gmelin, JF, 1789. Typical size: 30-36cm. Average lifespan: 5-10 years.
Distribution
Breeding range: Africa.
Conservation Status
This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.
Remarks
No additional remarks recorded.
