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Colius striatus

Colius striatus,Speckeled Mousebird

Colius striatus and Speckeled Mousebird are unknown.Listed in the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) ver 3.1 2009 Endangered Species - Low Risk (LC).Protect wild animals and eliminate wild meat.Maintaining ecological balance is everyone's responsibility!

Climbing birds
Scientific Name
Colius striatus,Speckeled Mousebird
Length
No textual research information is available
Weight
About 35 cm
Lifespan
About 57g
IUCN Status
LC
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    Colius striatus and Speckeled Mousebird are unknown.

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    Listed in the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) ver 3.1 2009 Endangered Species - Low Risk (LC).




    Protect wild animals and eliminate wild meat.


    Maintaining ecological balance is everyone's responsibility!


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    Key characteristics, appearance, and habitat information.

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    Appearance

    The total length is about 35cm, the tail feathers are thin and long, accounting for half of the body length, and the weight is about 57g. Upper body brown, lower body brown. The head is grayish brown, the head feathers are soft, and the ear feathers are white. Upper beak black, lower beak yellow or red. The feet are red, and unlike the feet of other four-toed birds, their toes are extended forward so that they can easily grasp branches when perching.

    Distribution & Habitat

    It is found in the southern part of the Arabian Peninsula and throughout the African continent south of the Sahara Desert (Tropic of Cancer).

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