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Speckled Mousebird

Colius striatus

Least Concern
Wingspan
19.0 cm
Weight
56.166666666666664 g
Family
Coliidae
Order
Coliiformes

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Wingspan 19.0 cm 7.5 in
Weight 56.166666666666664 g 1.98 oz

Habitat & Range

Conservation Status

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Behavior & Breeding

Nesting

Nest type: CP. Incubation: 10-11 days. Fledging: 17-18 days.

Clutch Size

2-3

Taxonomy

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Order Coliiformes (Mousebirds)
Family Coliidae (Mousebirds)
Genus Colius
Species Colius striatus

Distribution

Speckled Mousebird has been recorded in 2 countries.

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Present Not recorded
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Speckled Mousebird endangered?
The Speckled Mousebird has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Speckled Mousebird nest?
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 10-11 days. Fledging: 17-18 days.
How big is the Speckled Mousebird?
The Speckled Mousebird has a wingspan of 19.0 cm, weight of 56.166666666666664 g.
What order and family does the Speckled Mousebird belong to?
The Speckled Mousebird (Colius striatus) belongs to the order Coliiformes and the family Coliidae.

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