(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.
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
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