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White-headed Mousebird

White-headed Mousebird

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The White-headed Mousebird is a distinctive mousebird with a contrasting white head and grey-brown body. It is a highly social species found in the arid and semi-arid regions of East Africa.
Where to spot
Found in arid and semi-arid bushlands, thorn scrub, and acacia woodlands across eastern Africa, including Ethiopia, Somalia, Kenya, and Tanzania.
How to spot
Look for its distinctive white head among the foliage. Listen for their chattering vocalizations as they move through thorny bushes, feeding on fruits and buds.
When to spot
Diurnal, active throughout the day, often seen in small to medium-sized flocks.
File:Coliidae Colius leucocephalus 1.jpg
File:White-headed Mousebird (Colius leucocephalus) (45648459865).jpg
File:Coliidae Colius leucocephalus 1.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:White-headed Mousebird (Colius leucocephalus) (45648459865).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
Unlike other mousebirds, the White-headed Mousebird is more commonly found in drier, thorny bushland and acacia scrub habitats.
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