Points

20

per confirmed sighting

BirdConservation status: Least ConcernUncommon to spot
birds • Coliidae

Speckled Mousebird.

S

Colius striatus

Category

birds

Family

Coliidae

Size

Body mass: approximately 51.1 g (EltonTraits).

Points

20 pts

Log a sighting

A closer look

Field notes for spotting, identifying and understanding speckled mousebird in its natural range.

Overview

How to identify it

Habitat

EltonTraits foraging-strata profile: mid-level vegetation 50%, understorey foraging 20%, ground foraging 20%, canopy foraging 10%.

Diet

EltonTraits diet profile: fruit 70%; other plant material 20%; nectar 10%.

Behaviour

When to look

Not classified as primarily nocturnal in EltonTraits.

Where to see it

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Safety and etiquette

Observe from a safe distance and never handle or feed wildlife.

Verification and sources

1500 verified species across ten Southern African countries. Spotted an error? Tell us through community guidelines.