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Speckled Mousebird
Colius striatus
-3.37232, 36.8579
Field Notes
Description:
This bird is about 35 cm (14 inches) long, with the tail comprising approximately half the length, and weighs about 57 grams (2 oz). It is well-named, because it is dull-mousy brown in overall color on the back and on the head (including a prominent crest). The bill is black on the upper part and is a pinkish color on the lower part. The Speckled Mousebird is not known for its voice, as songbirds are, although it is a noisy creature. They make a warbling tsu-tsu call while in flight, and are known for their tisk-tisk alarm call while in flight. - Wikipedia
Notes:
We always leave a few papaya fruits in our backyard for the mousebirds to eat.
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