922 observationsLeast Concern
Blue-naped Mousebird
Urocolius macrourus
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Aves ›Order: Coliiformes ›Family: Coliidae ›Genus: Urocolius
About
The blue-naped mousebird (Urocolius macrourus), also formerly called the blue-naped coly (Colius macrourus) is found in the wild in the drier regions of East Africa and is also a common pet bird. It is one of the remaining six species of Mousebirds. The term “mousebird” comes from its ability to move along the ground in a way that resembles the scurrying of a mouse.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Blue-naped Mousebird is Urocolius macrourus.
- The Blue-naped Mousebird has a conservation status of Least Concern.
- Blue-naped Mousebird belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Blue-naped Mousebird belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Blue-naped Mousebird belongs to the class Aves.
- Blue-naped Mousebird belongs to the order Coliiformes.
- Blue-naped Mousebird belongs to the family Coliidae.
- Blue-naped Mousebird belongs to the genus Urocolius.