Blue-naped Mousebird
Blue-naped Mousebird
100
1 week ago
door
Henk Spuijbroek
Points:
100
The Blue-naped Mousebird is a distinctive mousebird with a striking patch of iridescent blue on its nape and a long, graduated tail. It is a social species found in drier parts of East Africa.
Where to spot
Found in dry bushland, thorn scrub, savannas, and riverine woodlands across a wide band of eastern Africa, from Ethiopia and Somalia south to Tanzania.
How to spot
Look for the blue patch on its nape and its long tail. They move actively through bushes feeding on fruits and buds. Listen for their high-pitched calls.
When to spot
Diurnal, active during the day, often seen in small flocks.
Where to spot
Found in dry bushland, thorn scrub, savannas, and riverine woodlands across a wide band of eastern Africa, from Ethiopia and Somalia south to Tanzania.
How to spot
Look for the blue patch on its nape and its long tail. They move actively through bushes feeding on fruits and buds. Listen for their high-pitched calls.
When to spot
Diurnal, active during the day, often seen in small flocks.
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
This mousebird often 'freezes' in an upright posture on branches, making it surprisingly difficult to spot despite its colorful nape.
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- 1 week ago door Henk Spuijbroek
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