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Red-faced Mousebird

Urocolius indicus

Least Concern
Wingspan
18.9 cm
Weight
55.7 g
Family
Coliidae
Order
Coliiformes

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Wingspan 18.9 cm 7.4 in
Weight 55.7 g 1.96 oz

Conservation Status

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Behavior & Breeding

Nesting

Nest type: CP. Incubation: 10-15 days. Fledging: 14-20 days.

Clutch Size

1-7

Taxonomy

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Order Coliiformes (Mousebirds)
Family Coliidae (Mousebirds)
Genus Urocolius
Species Urocolius indicus

Distribution

Red-faced Mousebird has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Present Not recorded
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Red-faced Mousebird endangered?
The Red-faced Mousebird has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Red-faced Mousebird nest?
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 10-15 days. Fledging: 14-20 days.
How big is the Red-faced Mousebird?
The Red-faced Mousebird has a wingspan of 18.9 cm, weight of 55.7 g.
What order and family does the Red-faced Mousebird belong to?
The Red-faced Mousebird (Urocolius indicus) belongs to the order Coliiformes and the family Coliidae.

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