Red-backed Mousebird
Colius castanotus
LCLeast Concern Endemic to Angola
- Family
- Mousebirds (Coliidae)
- Order
- Coliiformes
Overview
The red-backed mousebird (Colius castanotus) is a species of bird in the Coliidae family.
It is found in Angola and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The name mousebird is based on bird's soft feathers with texture similar to a mouse's fur. The red-backed mousebird got its name from the red or chestnut color patch on its back.
Summary from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Range and habitat
Euphorbia savanna of Angola; formerly southwestern Gabon.
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Red-backed mousebird
- eBird: sightings, maps and photos
- xeno-canto: sound recordings
- Birds of the World: full species account (subscription)
- BirdLife DataZone: status and threats
- IUCN Red List (threat status)
- AviList global checklist (taxonomy)
Last updated September 29, 2026.
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