Blue-naped Mousebird
Common pet bird...live in the
semi-desert and dry regions of
eastern Africa.
semi-desert and dry regions of
eastern Africa.
Urocolius macrourus
(L 13-14")
Nairobi National Park
18Oct2014
Masai Mara
22Oct2014
Long tail feathers are
distinctive of mousebirds.
distinctive of mousebirds.
“Mousebird” refers to their
ability to scurry along the
ground like a mouse.
ability to scurry along the
ground like a mouse.
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Spencer
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Urocolius in Greek means
pigeon; macrourus in Greek
means long-tailed.
pigeon; macrourus in Greek
means long-tailed.