About the White-headed Mousebird
The white-headed mousebird is a bird belonging to the mousebird family, Coliidae. It is found only in east Africa where it occurs in southern Somalia and parts of Kenya with its range just extending into southern Ethiopia and northern Tanzania. It inhabits arid bushland up to 1,400 metres above sea-level.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Coliiformes |
| Family | Mousebirds (Coliidae) |
| Species | Colius leucocephalus |
| Species Codes | whhmou1, WHMO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the White-headed Mousebird belong to?
The White-headed Mousebird (Colius leucocephalus) belongs to the Mousebirds family (Coliidae), in the order Coliiformes.
How can I identify the White-headed Mousebird?
The white-headed mousebird is a bird belonging to the mousebird family, Coliidae. It is found only in east Africa where it occurs in southern Somalia and parts of Kenya with its range just extending into southern Ethiopia and northern Tanzania. It inhabits arid bushland up to 1,400 metres above sea-...
Where can I report a White-headed Mousebird sighting?
You can log sightings of White-headed Mousebird on eBird (ebird.org) using species code whhmou1, or on iNaturalist.
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