About the Blue-naped Mousebird
The blue-naped mousebird, also formerly called the blue-naped coly is a species of bird belonging to the family Coliidae within the order Coliiformes. They are the sister group to the clade Eucavitaves, which contains the families Leptosomiformes, Trogoniformes (trogons), Bucerotiformes, Piciformes and Coraciformes.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Coliiformes |
| Family | Mousebirds (Coliidae) |
| Species | Urocolius macrourus |
| Species Codes | blnmou1, BNMO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Blue-naped Mousebird belong to?
The Blue-naped Mousebird (Urocolius macrourus) belongs to the Mousebirds family (Coliidae), in the order Coliiformes.
How can I identify the Blue-naped Mousebird?
The blue-naped mousebird, also formerly called the blue-naped coly is a species of bird belonging to the family Coliidae within the order Coliiformes. They are the sister group to the clade Eucavitaves, which contains the families Leptosomiformes, Trogoniformes (trogons), Bucerotiformes, Piciformes ...
Where can I report a Blue-naped Mousebird sighting?
You can log sightings of Blue-naped Mousebird on eBird (ebird.org) using species code blnmou1, or on iNaturalist.
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