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Blue-naped Mousebird
Urocolius macrourus
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Least Concern
Wingspan
17.9 cm
Weight
49.5 g
Family
Coliidae
Order
Coliiformes
The Blue-naped Mousebird (Urocolius macrourus) is a bird species in the family Coliidae (mousebirds), within the order Coliiformes (mousebirds). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 17.9 cm and a weight of 49.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 17.9 cm | 7.0 in |
| Weight | 49.5 g | 1.75 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 11 days. Fledging: 16-17 days.
Clutch Size
2-3
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Coliiformes (Mousebirds) |
| Family | Coliidae (Mousebirds) |
| Genus | Urocolius |
| Species | Urocolius macrourus |
Distribution
Blue-naped Mousebird has been recorded in 1 countries.
Present
Not recorded
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Blue-naped Mousebird endangered?
The Blue-naped Mousebird has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Blue-naped Mousebird nest?
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 11 days. Fledging: 16-17 days.
How big is the Blue-naped Mousebird?
The Blue-naped Mousebird has a wingspan of 17.9 cm, weight of 49.5 g.
What order and family does the Blue-naped Mousebird belong to?
The Blue-naped Mousebird (Urocolius macrourus) belongs to the order Coliiformes and the family Coliidae.
Similar Birds
Other species in the Coliidae family