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(Colius striatus)
Speckled mousebirds have brown bodies and long, pale brown tail feathers. The outer toes on a speckled mousebird are reversible, which gives them the versatility to hang upside down and climb tree trunks.
On Habitat
Habitat: Matilda R. Wilson Free-Flight Aviary
Class: Birds
Conservation Status: Least concern
Size: 8 to 10 inches tall
Weight: 2 ounces
Median life expectancy: 8 to 10 years
Diet: Fruit, buds, flowers, nectar and leaves
Everyday at 11a.m.
Happens every day at 11:45a.m.