About the Speckled Mousebird
The speckled mousebird is the largest species of mousebird, as well as one of the most common. It is found throughout most of Central, Eastern and Southern Africa.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Coliiformes |
| Family | Mousebirds (Coliidae) |
| Species | Colius striatus |
| Species Codes | spemou2, SPMO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Speckled Mousebird belong to?
The Speckled Mousebird (Colius striatus) belongs to the Mousebirds family (Coliidae), in the order Coliiformes.
How can I identify the Speckled Mousebird?
The speckled mousebird is the largest species of mousebird, as well as one of the most common. It is found throughout most of Central, Eastern and Southern Africa....
Where can I report a Speckled Mousebird sighting?
You can log sightings of Speckled Mousebird on eBird (ebird.org) using species code spemou2, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Coliiformes
Order
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Species in Family
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