About the Red-backed Mousebird
The red-backed mousebird is a species of bird in the Coliidae family. It is found in Angola and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The name mousebird is based on bird's soft feathers with texture similar to a mouse's fur. The red-backed mousebird got its name from the red or chestnut color patch on its back.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Coliiformes |
| Family | Mousebirds (Coliidae) |
| Species | Colius castanotus |
| Species Codes | rebmou1, RBMO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Red-backed Mousebird belong to?
The Red-backed Mousebird (Colius castanotus) belongs to the Mousebirds family (Coliidae), in the order Coliiformes.
How can I identify the Red-backed Mousebird?
The red-backed mousebird is a species of bird in the Coliidae family. It is found in Angola and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The name mousebird is based on bird's soft feathers with texture similar to a mouse's fur. The red-backed mousebird got its name from the red or chestnut color patch ...
Where can I report a Red-backed Mousebird sighting?
You can log sightings of Red-backed Mousebird on eBird (ebird.org) using species code rebmou1, or on iNaturalist.
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