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UC IUCN · LC · Least Concern Coliiformes Coliidae

Blue-naped Mousebird

Urocolius macrourus

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Illustration · not to scale

Body Mass
45.5 g
Diet
Fruit
Migration
Resident

⚔️ Ecological Combat Rationale

ATK 99

Ecomorphologically adapted beak and agile strike momentum tailored to its foraging competition niche (ATK 99).

DEF 62

Lightweight agility and protective plumage camouflage favoring rapid evasive maneuverability over raw armor (DEF 62).

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How to identify

Detailed field marks are not yet available. Use the linked sources to confirm an identification.

Similar species

Species-specific comparison notes are not yet available. Related birds below are not necessarily lookalikes.

Calls & songs

A playable recording is not currently available for this species.

🌍 Range & Habitat

Distribution: Africa: Eastern & Central & Western Habitat: Shrubland & Scrub
6 · Subspecies & regional ranges
  • Urocolius macrourus macrourus

    Mauritania, Senegal and Gambia to e Ethiopia

  • Urocolius macrourus laeneni

    Aïr Mts. (Niger)

  • Urocolius macrourus abyssinicus

    c, s Ethiopia to nw Somalia

  • Urocolius macrourus pulcher

    se Sudan and s Somalia through Kenya to ne Uganda and n Tanzania

  • Urocolius macrourus griseogularis

    s Sudan and e DR Congo e to w Tanzania

  • Urocolius macrourus massaicus

    c to e Tanzania

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Frequently asked questions

What is its scientific name?

Urocolius macrourus

Which family does it belong to?

Mousebirds (Coliidae)

Where is it found?

Africa: Eastern & Central & Western

Sources & credits

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