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| Speckled Mousebird, Colius striatus | |
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| Order: | Coliiformes Murie, 1872 |
| Family: | Coliidae Swainson, 1837 and see text |
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A mousebird is one of a small group of birds. They are not closely related to other groups of birds. Though they and the parrots and cockatoos (Psittaciformes) may be closer to each other than to other birds. The mousebirds are given order status as Coliiformes. This group only lives in sub-Saharan Africa. They had a wider range in prehistoric times and apparently evolved in Europe. view more...
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