Speckled Mousebird

(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.

Quick Facts

Quick Facts

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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