About the White-backed Mousebird
The white-backed mousebird is a large species of mousebird. It is distributed in western and central regions of southern Africa from Namibia and southern Botswana eastwards to Central Transvaal and the eastern Cape.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Coliiformes |
| Family | Mousebirds (Coliidae) |
| Species | Colius colius |
| Species Codes | whbmou1, WBMO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the White-backed Mousebird belong to?
The White-backed Mousebird (Colius colius) belongs to the Mousebirds family (Coliidae), in the order Coliiformes.
How can I identify the White-backed Mousebird?
The white-backed mousebird is a large species of mousebird. It is distributed in western and central regions of southern Africa from Namibia and southern Botswana eastwards to Central Transvaal and the eastern Cape....
Where can I report a White-backed Mousebird sighting?
You can log sightings of White-backed Mousebird on eBird (ebird.org) using species code whbmou1, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Coliiformes
Order
6
Species in Family
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