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Red-faced Mousebird

Red-faced Mousebird

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The Red-faced Mousebird is a colorful mousebird distinguished by its bright red bill and facial skin, contrasting with its grey plumage. It is a social bird of southern African woodlands.
Where to spot
Inhabits savannas, open woodlands, riverine bush, and gardens, predominantly in southern Africa, including South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Mozambique.
How to spot
Look for its distinctive red face and bill. They move agilely through vegetation. Listen for their varied vocalizations which can help pinpoint their location.
When to spot
Diurnal, active throughout the day. Often found in small to medium-sized foraging parties.
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Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Red-faced Mousebird (Urocolius indicus) (32668807280).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Red-faced Mousebird (Urocolius indicus) (51093554119).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Red-faced Mousebird (Urocolius indicus) 2024-12-01.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Red-faced Mousebird (Urocolius indicus) hanging in tree, front view.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Urocolius indicus.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Urocolius indicus Red faced Mousebird IMG 2290.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Urocolius indicus Red faced Mousebird IMG 2292.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Urocolius indicus Red faced Mousebird IMG 2293.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Urocolius indicus ssp. transvaalensis.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
This species can be quite vocal, using a variety of chirps and whistles to communicate within its foraging flock.
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