Speckled Mousebird
A species of Silver-billed Mousebirds, Also known as Striated Mousebird Scientific name : Colius striatus Genus : Silver-billed Mousebirds
Speckled Mousebird, A species of Silver-billed Mousebirds
Also known as:
Striated Mousebird
Botanical name: Colius striatus
Genus: Silver-billed Mousebirds
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Description
The speckled mousebird is about 35 cm (14 inches) long, with the tail comprising approximately half the length, and weighs about 57 grams (2 oz). It is well-named, because it is dull-mousy brown in overall color on the back and on the head (including a prominent crest). The bill is black on the upper part and is a pinkish color on the lower part. The rare white-headed mousebird can be confused with this species, but the differently colored mandibles and the lack of a bare grey orbital patch render the Speckled species distinctive. The speckled mousebird is not known for its voice, as songbirds are, although it is a noisy creature. They make a warbling tsu-tsu call while in flight, and are known for their tisk-tisk alarm call while in flight. 
Size
36 cm
Colors
Brown
Black
Yellow
Gray
White
Life Expectancy
12 years
Nest Placement
Tree
Feeding Habits
Speckled Mousebird primarily feed on fruits, berries, leaves, seeds, and nectar. They exhibit strict food preferences varying by region and engage in foraging behaviors typical for frugivores. Speckled Mousebird possess unique dietary adaptations for their specialized diet.
Habitat
Speckled Mousebird occupies a variety of habitats from forest edges and clearings to open bushveld and tangled thickets. It thrives in savannas, open woodlands, dense scrubs, wooded savannas, and riparian thickets, and is commonly found in orchards and gardens within urban areas. Preferring moister regions within its range, speckled Mousebird avoids dense, closed woodlands and arid zones. It can adapt from sea level up to altitudes of 2800 meters, often selecting comparatively moister areas where its range overlaps with other mousebird species.
Dite type
Frugivorous
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Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Fruit
Species Status
Not globally threatened.
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Mousebirds Family
Mousebirds Genus
Silver-billed Mousebirds Species
Speckled Mousebird 
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