Basic Information
Scientific classification
- Chinese name: Red-faced Mousebird
- Scientific name: Urocolius indicus, Red-faced Mousebird
- Classification: Climbing birds
- Genus and family: Order Rodentia, Family Rodentia, Genus *Longtailus*
Vital signs data
- Body length: Approximately 33 centimeters
- Weight: No verification information available.
- Lifespan: No verification data available.
Significant features
Red eye rims and lores, long tail
Distribution and Habitat
They are distributed in south-central Africa (including the southern Arabian Peninsula and the entire African continent south of the Sahara Desert (Tropic of Cancer)) and inhabit grasslands.
Appearance
It measures 33cm in length, has a crest on its head, and its feather texture and crawling movements are somewhat similar to those of a mouse. The Red-faced Mousebird has red eye rings and lores, and a long tail.
Detailed introduction
The Red-faced Mousebird (scientific name: Urocolius indicus) is a highly social bird that lives in groups. It is very voracious and eats flowers, buds, and fruits of plants, as well as insects.
Listed as Least Concern (LC) in the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species ver 3.1 2009.
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