White-backed Mousebird
Colius colius
Points
20
per confirmed sighting
BirdConservation status: Least ConcernUncommon to spot
birds • Coliidae
White-backed Mousebird.
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Colius colius
Category
birds
Family
Coliidae
Size
Body mass: approximately 41.4 g (EltonTraits).
Points
20 pts
A closer look
Field notes for spotting, identifying and understanding white-backed mousebird in its natural range.
Overview
How to identify it
Habitat
EltonTraits foraging-strata profile: mid-level vegetation 70%, understorey foraging 30%.
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
South Africa
Namibia
BotswanaSafety and etiquette
Observe from a safe distance and never handle or feed wildlife.
Verification and sources
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