Speckled Mousebird

Colius striatus

Least Concern

The Speckled Mousebird is a social African mousebird of woodland, savanna, scrub, gardens, and forest edge across eastern, central, and southern Africa. It clambers through branches using strong feet and a long tail, feeding mostly on fruit, buds, leaves, and flowers. It is currently assessed as Least Concern, though healthy habitat and secure nesting or foraging sites still matter locally.

Family

Coliidae

Group

Mousebirds

Range

Speckled Mousebird Range — Woodland, savanna, scrub, gardens, and forest edge across eastern, central, and southern Africa

Population

≈ Unknown

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