Red-faced Mousebird
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    Red-faced Mousebird

    Urocolius indicus

    Iconic Birds
    Least Concern

    Quick Facts

    Mass0.0559 kg

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    The red-faced mousebird is a species of mousebird or coly. It is a common in southern Africa from the Democratic Republic of Congo, Zambia and Tanzania south to the Cape. Its habitat is savanna with thickets, fynbos scrub, other open woodland, gardens and orchards.

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    Where to Find

    Top parks for Red-faced Mousebird. Sightings recorded in 140 safari areas total.

    ● Common (500+ sightings)● Occasional (50-499)● Rare (<50)
    Southern Africa
    Bontebok National ParkWestern Cape & Garden Route, South Africa
    Rare
    De Hoop Nature ReserveWestern Cape & Garden Route, South Africa
    Rare
    Ndumu Game ReserveKwaZulu-Natal Bush & Coast, South Africa
    Rare
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